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West Indian Manatee

Trichechus manatus

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Mammalia (memeliler)

Order

Sirenia (Deniz inekleri)

Species

Trichechus manatus (West Indian Manatee)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Manatí del Caribe

French Lamantin

German Nagel-Manati

Portuguese Peixi-boi

Similar Species in Trichechus

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Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of West Indian Manatee?

The scientific name of West Indian Manatee is Trichechus manatus. It belongs to the genus Trichechus.

What is the conservation status of West Indian Manatee?

West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does West Indian Manatee live?

West Indian Manatee is found in Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Venezuela.

What family does West Indian Manatee belong to?

West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) belongs to the genus Trichechus, which is part of the taxonomic family Trichechidae.

Is West Indian Manatee endangered?

Yes, West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does West Indian Manatee belong to?

West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of West Indian Manatee?

The closest relatives of West Indian Manatee in the genus Trichechus include Amazonian manatee, West African manatee.