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- Trichechus manatus, also known as the West Indian manatee or sea cow, is a large, grayish, nearly hairless, aquatic mammal without hind limbs1. It has a paddle-shaped tail and flippers with nails23. It is related to the elephant and the hyrax2. It lives in warm coastal areas of the Caribbean, from the eastern US to northern Brazil, and migrates seasonally34. It feeds on underwater plants and uses its whiskers to navigate24. It is divided into two endangered subspecies, the Florida manatee and the Antillean manatee, which face threats from habitat loss, pollution, and human activity34. It is listed as vulnerable by IUCN and in CITES Appendix I5.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.Trichechus manatus Linnaeus 1758 Order Sirenia : Family Trichechidae DESCRIPTION. A large, grayish, nearly hairless, aquatic mammal without hind limbs; tail broadened into a horizontal, rounded paddle; front limbs paddle-like.www.depts.ttu.edu/nsrl/mammals-of-texas-online-e…West Indian manatees, Trichechus manatus (Linnaeus, 1758), aka American, Antillean, Caribbean, North American or Florida manatees and sea cows, are large, gray-brown aquatic mammals with bodies that taper to a large flat, paddle-shaped tail. They have two flippers with three to four nails on each, and their head and ...www.marinebio.org/species/west-indian-manatees/…The West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) is one of the largest coastal mammals in North America. This unusual marine mammal with its massive, seal-like body, has been able to adapt well to its marine environment. Manatees migrate seasonally to adapt to changing water temperatures. West Indian manatees roam in fresh, ...www.saj.usace.army.mil/Portals/44/docs/regulatory…The West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus), also known as the North American manatee, is a large, aquatic mammal native to warm coastal areas of the Caribbean, from the eastern US to northern Brazil. Living alone or in herds, it feeds on underwater plants and uses its whiskers to navigate. It is divided into two ...marinemammalscience.org/facts/trichechus-manatus/Trichechus manatus (West Indian Manatee) is a species of mammals in the family manatees. They are listed as vulnerable by IUCN and in cites appendix i. They are associated with freshwater habitat. They are native to Antarctica, The Neotropics, Atlantic Ocean, and The Nearctic.eol.org/pages/46559222
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