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West Indian manatees (Trichechus manatus)

ranges of living manatees and dugongs

West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus)

Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris)

Features of dugongs and manatees compared.

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West Indian manatees (Trichechus manatus)

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Also Known As	Trichechus

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West Indian manatees (Trichechus manatus)

ranges of living manatees and dugongs

West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus)

Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris)

Features of dugongs and manatees compared.

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