Dugong

Dugong dugon

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Max Depth

37 m

Description

Dugong dugon is a medium-sized marine mammal. It is one of four living species of the order Sirenia, which also includes three species of manatees. It is the only living representative of the once-diverse family Dugongidae; its closest modern relative, Steller's sea cow (Hydrodamalis gigas), was hunted to extinction in ... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Sri Lanka Vietnam Seychelles Cambodia Egypt East +53 more in Seabook

Colors

white

grey

Social Behaviour

Group

Solitary

Habitat and Environment

Mud and Sand

Conservation status

(VU) Vulnerable