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West Indian Manatee
Trichechus manatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Mammalia βΊOrder: Sirenia βΊFamily: Trichechidae βΊGenus: Trichechus
About
The West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) or "sea cow" is a manatee, and the largest surviving member of the aquatic mammal order Sirenia (which also includes the dugong and the extinct Steller's sea cow).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of West Indian Manatee is Trichechus manatus.
- West Indian Manatee belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- West Indian Manatee belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- West Indian Manatee belongs to the class Mammalia.
- West Indian Manatee belongs to the order Sirenia.
- West Indian Manatee belongs to the family Trichechidae.
- West Indian Manatee belongs to the genus Trichechus.