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Dugong

Dugong dugon

Seabook: Dugong

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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

Colors

white
grey

Social Behaviour

Group

Solitary

Habitat and Environment

Mud and Sand

Conservation status

(VU) Vulnerable