How deep does the West Indian Manatee live?

The West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) is typically found at 0–13 m.

How big does the West Indian Manatee get?

The West Indian Manatee grows to about 3.9 m.

West Indian Manatee

Trichechus manatus

Group: Sea Cow
Typical depth: 0–13 m
Max size: 3.9 m
IUCN status: VU

The West Indian manatee drifts through warm coastal rivers, lagoons and seagrass beds, grazing slowly on water plants and the leaves of mangroves. A bulky grazer reaching nearly 4 metres, it moves between fresh, brackish and salt water and is vulnerable to boat strikes across its range.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Sirenia › Trichechidae › Trichechus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159509.

FAQ

How deep does the West Indian Manatee live?: The West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) is typically found at 0–13 m.
How big does the West Indian Manatee get?: The West Indian Manatee grows to about 3.9 m.