Dugong dugong

Dugong
Dugong
Dugong
Dugongo o Dugón
dugongo

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The animal frequents the coastal zone
The species can be found between and 20 Meters.
Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

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 : 400 cm
Maximum age known : 73 year(s)
Sexual maturity : 9 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 asVulnerable

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!