Dugong
Dugong Dugon
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameDugong Dugon
Other namesSea Cow
SizeUp to 4 m (13 ft)
WeightUp to 500 kgs (1,100 lbs)
FamilySirenia
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters in protected areas such as bays and mangrove channels, where seagrass beds are abundant
Depth RangeUp to 40 m (130 ft)
