Manatee | Diet, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
Sep 28, 2024 · manatee, (genus Trichechus), any of three species of large slow aquatic mammals found along tropical and subtropical Atlantic coasts and associated inland waters, including the watersheds of the Amazon and Niger rivers.
Manatee Habitat | FWC - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Manatees inhabit rivers, bays, canals, estuaries and coastal areas moving freely between fresh, saline and brackish waters. Florida estuaries and freshwater lakes, springs and rivers provide extensive beds of seagrass and abundant freshwater aquatic vegetation that provide the manatee’s primary food sources.
Manatee - Wikipedia
Manatees inhabit the shallow, marshy coastal areas and rivers of the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico (T. manatus, West Indian manatee), the Amazon basin (T. inunguis, Amazonian manatee), and West Africa (T. senegalensis, West African manatee).
Manatee - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Manatees are large marine mammals with two flippers and a large, paddle-shaped tail. The flippers are used to steer and hold vegetation. Their powerful tails are used for swimming, helping them reach speeds of 15 miles per hour for very short periods. Adult manatees are typically 9-10 feet long but can reach lengths of more than 13 feet.
Manatee Facts | Save the Manatee Club
The average adult manatee is about 10 feet long and weighs between 800 and 1,200 pounds. Discover facts about manatees, including their habitat, conservation efforts, and legal protections in place to safeguard these gentle aquatic mammals.
Florida Manatee Facts and Information | FWC - Florida Fish and …
Habitat: The West Indian manatee's range is from the southern United States throughout the Caribbean Islands, Central America, and to northern South America. In the United States, the Florida manatee, a sub-species of the West Indian manatee, inhabits the state’s coastal waters, rivers and springs.
Manatees | National Geographic
Manatees are large, slow-moving animals that frequent coastal waters and rivers. These attributes make them vulnerable to hunters seeking their hides, oil, and bones.
Manatee - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Habitat of the Manatee. All three species of manatees live in shallow waters close to shore or in inland water bodies. They frequently inhabit marshes, rivers, and areas near the coast. Different species do have different water requirements. West Indian manatees can live in …
Manatee Facts: Classification, Habitat, Behavior & Conservation
Sep 17, 2024 · Manatees are found in warm, shallow waters of coastal areas, rivers, and estuaries. They prefer temperatures above 68°F (20°C) as cold water can be life-threatening. Their habitat includes: Coastal zones: Bays, lagoons, and mangrove swamps in fresh and saltwater environments.
Manatee Facts, Pictures & Information. Meet The 3 Species Of …
Jun 11, 2019 · Manatee Habitat. West Indian and West African manatees are able to live in both sea water and fresh water. They are found in a range of coastal and estuarine habitats as well as in rivers and canals. The Amazon manatee is found only in freshwater river systems. Manatees are sensitive to cold.