Trichechus inunguis

Published on 21 March was a review of the literature and overview of the contemporary use of aquatic megafauna (cetaceans, sirenians, chelonians, and crocodylians) in the global tropics and subtropics, for 37 species listed on the Appendices of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS).

22 Mar 2022
Assessment information
CMS InstrumentsCMS
IUCN StatusVulnerable
Date of entry in Appendix II2002
Geographic range
Countries Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru

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Common names
EnglishAmazonian Manatee
SpanishManatí amazónico, vaca marina
GermanAmazonas-manati; flußmanati
Taxonomy
ClassMammalia
OrderSirenia
FamilyTrichechidae
Scientific name Trichechus inunguis

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