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Our review recovered sixty-nine live observations and carcass observations of dugongs between 1820 and 2021. The eastern Johor Strait is identified as a dugong hotspot.
May 15, 2022 · Map of the overall regions assessed showing the latest data reported on dugong (Dugong dugon) distribution in Southeast Asia over the last 11 years, 2010 to June 2021, along with maps of (A)...
The dugong (Dugong dugon) is the only herbivorous mammal that is strictly marine. It has a range spanning some 37 countries, including tropical and subtropical coastal and island waters. This plan presents a global overview of the status of the dugong and its management throughout its range.
- Carole Eros, Joanna Hugues, H. Marsh, Helen Penrose
- 2002
Western range: East Africa, Red Sea and Arabian Gulf. India and Sri Lanka. East and South East Asia. Pacific Islands. Australia. For each country within each region. Distribution and abundance. Threatening processes. Existing conservation initiatives.
Sep 22, 2022 · Where are they found? According to the Wildlife Institute of India, dugongs are found in the Gulf of Mannar, Palk Bay, Gulf of Kutch and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Currently, their population in India is about 250.
Jan 13, 2023 · In the case of the geographically isolated East African subpopulation, the assessment found that the number of mature dugongs is now estimated to be less than based on aerial surveys conducted in 2021.
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Habitats. Oceans. Dugongs are cousins of manatees and share a similar plump appearance, but have a dolphin fluke-like tail. And unlike manatees, which use freshwater areas, the dugong is strictly a marine mammal.
