| Reference no. | Rice, D.W., 1998 |
| Ecosystem | St. Helena and Ascension Islands - province |
| Status | misidentification |
| Abundance | |
| Lifestage | adults |
| Regional database | |
| Remarks | Alleged presence of manatees in the 17th century was based on the misidentification of elephant seals (Refs. 2190, 2191). |