Dugong [Dugong dugon]
Description
Dugongs are often seen grazing in seagrass meadows, where divers can watch them methodically feed with their distinctive lips. Their calm, curious demeanor makes for memorable encounters, and you may notice their slow swimming and occasional tail flicks as they forage over the grass.
Where To See Dugong
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Mammals
Mammalia
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| Order |
Sea Cows
Sirenia
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| Family |
Dugong
Dugongidae
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| Genus |
Dugong
Dugong
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