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1. www.fws.gov › species › dugongs-dugongDugongs (Dugong) | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

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   Identification Numbers. TSN: 180678. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. Careers & Internships. Contracting. Leadership. Frequently Asked Questions.

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3. marinemammalscience.org › facts › dugong-dugonDugong dugon - Society for Marine Mammalogy

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   The dugong (/ ˈ d (j) uː ɡ ɒ ŋ /; Dugong dugon) is a marine mammal.It is one of four living species of the order Sirenia, which also includes three species of manatees.It is the only living representative of the once-diverse family Dugongidae; its closest modern relative, Steller's sea cow (Hydrodamalis gigas), was hunted to extinction in the 18th century.

4. www.britannica.com › animal › dugong-mammalDugong | Diet, Size, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica

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   Nov 15, 2024 · dugong (Dugong dugon) Dugongs (Dugong dugon) range in length from about 2.2 to 3.4 metres (7 to 11 feet) and weigh 230 to 420 kg (500 to 925 pounds). (more) Dugongs range in length from about 2.2 to 3.4 metres (7 to 11 feet) and weigh 230 to 420 kg (500 to 925 pounds). As with whales and dolphins, the dugong has a tapered body that ends in a ...

5. animalia.bio › dugongDugong - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio

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   The dugong is an aquatic mammal with thick, tough, and smooth skin. The skin color of newborn dugongs is pale cream, darkening as they age, becoming deep slate gray on the sides and dorsum. The body of the dugong is sparsely covered with hair, and the muzzle exhibits bristles. The upper lip is cleft and muscular, hanging over the mouth, which ...

6. seamap.env.duke.edu › species › 180679OBIS-SEAMAP Species Profile - Dugong dugon - Duke University

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   Dugongs are born a pale cream color, but they darken with age to a deep slate gray dorsally and laterally. The short hair is sparsely distributed over the body, save the bristles on the muzzle. The skin is thick, tough and smooth. The front-limbs have evolved into flippers that are 35-45 cm long. The caudal peduncle is laterally compressed and ...

   • Author: (Müller, 1776)
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   • Scientific Name: Dugong dugon

7. animals.net › dugongDugong - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts

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   Interesting Facts About the Dugong. Dugongs differ from their closest living relative, the manatee, in a number of ways. These unique characteristics set dugongs apart from many other marine mammals. A Truly Marine Mammal – Dugongs are the only species in the order Sirenia (dugongs and manatees) that lives in an exclusively marine environment.

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   How do dugongs differ from other marine mammals?

   • Dugongs differ from their closest living relative, the manatee, in a number of ways. These unique characteristics set dugongs apart from many other marine mammals. A Truly Marine Mammal – Dugongs are the only species in the order Sirenia (dugongs and manatees) that lives in an exclusively marine environment.

   Dugong - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts

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   Where are dugongs found?

   • Dugongs are found in a number of locations near the equator. Populations of dugongs can be found in the waters surrounding East Africa, South Asia, and Australia. The largest population of dugongs can be found off the coast of Australia, from Western Australia to Queensland.

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   How much does a dugong weigh?

   • Dugongs range in length from about 2.2 to 3.4 metres (7 to 11 feet) and weigh 230 to 420 kg (500 to 925 pounds). As with whales and dolphins, the dugong has a tapered body that ends in a deeply notched tail, or fluke. The forelimbs are rounded flippers lacking nails; there are no hind limbs nor any discernible neck. The snout is broad and bristled.

   Dugong | Diet, Size, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica

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   Is a dugong a vulnerable species?

   • For these reasons, the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources has classified the dugong as a vulnerable species since 1982. Dugongs are the only living members of the family Dugongidae. Dugongidae and the family Trichechidae (manatees) constitute the mammalian order Sirenia.

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   How many Dugongs are there?

   • Dugongs are usually observed singly or as pairs, and sightings of dugongs by early seafarers are believed to have given rise to the mythology of mermaids and Sirens. Herds of 100–200 dugongs, however, are sometimes seen, 450 being the maximum recorded.

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   Is a dugong a manatee?

   • The dugong (/ ˈd (j) uːɡɒŋ /; Dugong dugon) is a marine mammal. It is one of four living species of the order Sirenia, which also includes three species of manatees.

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9. animaldiversity.org › accounts › Dugong_dugonADW: Dugong dugon: CLASSIFICATION

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   Superclass Gnathostomata jawed vertebrates. Gnathostomata: pictures (15163) Gnathostomata: specimens (6827) Gnathostomata: sounds (709) Euteleostomi bony vertebrates. Euteleostomi: pictures (15026) Euteleostomi: specimens (6826) Euteleostomi: sounds (709) Class Sarcopterygii lobe-finned fishes and terrestrial vertebrates.