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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DugongDugong - Wikipedia

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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.

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

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   6 days ago · dugong, (Dugong dugon), marine mammal that inhabits the warm coastal waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, feeds on seagrasses, and is similar to the manatee.

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4. a-z-animals.com › animals › dugongDugong - A-Z Animals

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   May 27, 2024 · What phylum do Dugongs belong to? Dugongs belong to the phylum Chordata. What class do Dugongs belong to? Dugongs belong to the class Mammalia. What family do Dugongs belong to? Dugongs belong to the family Dugongidae. What order do Dugongs belong to? Dugongs belong to the order Sirenia. What genus do Dugongs belong to? Dugongs belong to the ...

   • Gender: Female

   • Birth Date: April 22, 1960

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

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   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.

6. factanimal.com › dugo17 Delightful Dugong Facts - Fact Animal

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   Dugong Profile. The dugong is a herbivorous marine mammal sometimes referred to as a ‘sea cow’, and one of four living species that belongs to the order Sirenia. They graze on underwater grasses and have an adorable, plump appearance, with a dolphin tail, round head and downward snout.

   • Habitat: Shallow warm coastal waters
   • Location: Mainly in Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean

   • Lifespan: Up to 70 years
   • Size: 8 to 10 feet

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

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   Subclass Theria Therian mammals. Theria: pictures (4372) Theria: specimens (6598) Theria: sounds (13) Infraclass Eutheria placental mammals. Eutheria: pictures (4116) Eutheria: specimens (6349) Eutheria: sounds (13) Order Sirenia dugongs, manatees, and sea cows.

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   Is a dugong a sea cow?

   • The dugong is a herbivorous marine mammal sometimes referred to as a ‘sea cow’, and one of four living species that belongs to the order Sirenia. They graze on underwater grasses and have an adorable, plump appearance, with a dolphin tail, round head and downward snout.

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   What genus do dugongs belong to?

   • Dugongs belong to the genus Dugong. What type of covering do Dugongs have? Dugongs are covered in Leathery skin. In what type of habitat do Dugongs live? Dugongs live in warmer tropical waters and sea grass forests. What are some distinguishing features of Dugongs? Dugongs have large bodies and forked tails.

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   Are dugongs a mammalian?

   • Dugongs are the only living members of the family Dugongidae. Dugongidae and the family Trichechidae (manatees) constitute the mammalian order Sirenia. Chatbot answers are created from Britannica articles using AI. This is a beta feature. AI answers may contain errors. Please verify important information in Britannica articles. About Britannica AI.

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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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   Are dugongs extinct?

   • Dugongs are part of the Sirenia order of placental mammals which comprises modern "sea cows" (manatees as well as dugongs) and their extinct relatives. Sirenia are the only extant herbivorous marine mammals and the only group of herbivorous mammals to have become completely aquatic.

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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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9. www.cms.int › dugong › enFacts | Dugong - Convention on the Conservation of Migratory ...

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   The dugong, the Amazonian manatee, West African manatee and West Indian manatee are the only surviving members of the Order Sirenia. Often referred to as sea cows, the closest relatives to the Sirenia are elephants and hyraxes.