Amazonian manatee

The unique aspect observed in the species is that they can see or visualize underwater to navigate or avoid obstacles

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They spend most of the time in brackish, freshwater lakes or Lagoon, not visiting the ocean. Depending on the mood, these species become active during the daytime or night. They eat about 8% of their body weight; this food is stored as fat and used during extended dry periods. They spend most of their days either eating or sleeping in the water.

Bodies are covered with fine hairs, and the upper and lower lip has thick bristles that appear like mustaches or beards. Mammals need to come to the water’s surface to breathe, but Amazon Marathi could sleep underwater for about 25 minutes without coming to the surface. Like other species, they communicate through vocalization or memorable songs.

Distribution

Country
Population est.
Status
Year
Comments
Brazil
2016
Colombia
2016
Ecuador
2016
Guyana
2016
Presence Uncertain
Peru
2016

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Terrestrial / Aquatic

Altricial / Precocial

Polygamous / Monogamous

Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic

Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd / Group

Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

Migratory: Yes / No

Domesticated: Yes / No

Dangerous: Yes / No