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Manatee (Florida Manatee)

Trichechus manatus, latirostris

Photo by MaggieNoel
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Field Notes

Description:

Large grey marine mammal

Habitat:

Mangrove swamps, canals in southern Florida

Notes:

This cute guy kept coming up by our boat. I think he wanted us to leave. We did after we took some photos.

Reference Links:

Florida Manatee - Trichechus manatus latirostris - Overview, West Indian manatee

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PublishedApril 15, 2013

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