Species Profile
Trichechus
Manatee
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassMammalia
OrderUnknown
FamilyUnknown
Introduction
Lives in warm coastal waters and rivers.
Gentle and social animal.
Threatened species.
Size & Structure
01
Large cylindrical body
02
Paddle-like flippers
03
Rounded tail
04
Thick grey skin
Trichechus — 3D Model
General Features
- (Standard mammalian features)
Ecology
Controls aquatic vegetation
Coastal ecosystem balance
Nutrient cycling
Economic Importance
Marine conservation
Research
Ecotourism