How deep does the Dugong live?

The Dugong (Dugong dugon) is typically found at 0–200 m.

How big does the Dugong get?

The Dugong grows to about 4.1 m.

Dugong

Dugong dugon

Group: Sea Cow
Typical depth: 0–200 m
Max size: 4.1 m
IUCN status: VU

The only fully marine mammal that lives on plants, the dugong grazes seagrass meadows in warm shallow bays and channels, usually over fine sand. It travels in small groups of up to six and dives no deeper than about 20 metres, though it ranges along coasts well past 100. The IUCN lists it as vulnerable.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Sirenia › Dugongidae › Dugong

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220227.

FAQ

How deep does the Dugong live?: The Dugong (Dugong dugon) is typically found at 0–200 m.
How big does the Dugong get?: The Dugong grows to about 4.1 m.