Dugongidae is a family in the order of Sirenia. The family has one surviving species, the dugong (Dugong dugon), one recently extinct species, Steller's sea cow (Hydrodamalis gigas), and a …

It is one of four living species of the order Sirenia, which also includes three species of manatees. It is the only living representative of the once-diverse family Dugongidae; its closest modern …

It is the only living representative of the once-diverse family Dugongidae; its closest modern relative, Steller's sea cow (Hydrodamalis gigas), was hunted to extinction in the 18th century. …

Tropical to sub-tropical latitudes of the Indian and western Pacific oceans. Seagrass beds. Herbivore. Order Sirenia (manatees and relatives), Family Dugongidae (dugongs) The …

Dugongs are among the fascinating animals in the ocean and are responsible for some of the most exciting folklore and sightings near the equator. These animals are gentle herbivores, …

Dugong is the common name for a large, herbivorous, fully aquatic marine mammal, Dugong dugon, characterized by gray-colored, nearly hairless skin, paddle-like forelimbs, no hind …

Dugongs are found along the coasts of east Africa, the Red Sea, and across most of coastal Asia through the Philip­pines (but not as far north as Japan), and Aus­tralia. Stel­lar's sea cow lived in …

The dugong (Dugong dugon) is the only living member of the Family Dugongidae. The dugong is the only marine herbivorous mammal, depending largely on seagrass for food. The dugong’s …

These enormous vegetarians can be found in warm coastal waters from East Africa to Australia, including the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and Pacific. Dugongs are related to manatees and are …

Nov 10, 2009 · Dugongs are gray or brown in coloration and have a whale-like tail with two flukes. They have a rounded, whiskered snout and two forelimbs. Dugongs live in warm, coastal …