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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.
Nov 15, 2024 · 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 dugong (Dugong dugon) 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.
Aug 21, 2020 · Humans and dugongs have been interacting for thousands of years, primarily because they are easy targets for hunting. There is a painting of a dugong drawn by neolithic peoples in a cave in Malaysia that dates back some 5,000 years. In fact, dugongs may be the inspiration for myths of sirens and mermaids! Dugong vs. Manatee
- Shawn Laidlaw
- Sirenia
- Mammalia
- Chordata
May 27, 2024 · The dugong is one of four living members of the order Sirenia — the others being three species of manatees — and the only living member of the family Dugongidae. A second member of the family, Steller’s sea cow, was driven to extinction in the 18th century due to overhunting.
- Female
- April 22, 1960
Calves formerly left the herd during the day to form nurseries in shallow water. Groups of 6 animals are most common now. Males are not known to stay with the stable mother-calf social units. Long distance migration is unknown, but some daily and seasonal movements do occur in some populations.
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There is only one extant species of dugong, known as Dugong dugon, belonging to the family Dugongidae, which contains just one other species, the Steller’s sea cow which is extinct. The dugong is classified as a vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) due to loss of habitat and hunting.
