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West Indian manatee
Trichechus manatus
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The West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) is a marine species divers can encounter.
Summarised from DIVE-SEEK's recorded catalogue data; omitted values are not yet recorded.
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Description
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Habitat
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Behaviour
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Diet
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Social behaviour
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