Trichechidae

Trichechidae is a family of large, fully aquatic mammals known as manatees. They have rounded bodies, paddle-like flippers, and a flat, rounded tail adapted for slow swimming. Found in warm coastal waters, rivers, and estuaries of the Americas and West Africa, manatees are herbivorous and feed mainly on aquatic plants.

Manatee Species Guide

Manatee Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Manatee (Trichechus Sp)Family: Trichechidae Manatees are large aquatic mammals belonging to the genus Trichechus within the order Sirenia. Three species ...