The sea mammals
Trichechus manatus
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Manatee
Rundschwanzseekuh
Zeekoe
Lamantin d'Amérique
Manatí del Caribe
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Environment and movement of the diurnal species
- The animal frequents the coastal zone
- The species can be found between and 15 Meters.
- Rare species.
General behaviour of the species
- The species is migrating
- Species generally living in a group
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 450 cm
- Maximum age known : 60 year(s)
- Sexual maturity : 8 year(s)
- Time of apnea : 20 mns
- The animal is a grazer of algae.
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is classified asEndangered