Florida Manatee

GPTKB entity

Statements (101)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:marine_mammals
gptkbp:age 3 to 5 years
gptkbp:aroma Good sense of smell
gptkbp:behavior gentle and slow-moving
gptkbp:body_shape Streamlined
torpedo-shaped
gptkbp:breathability lungs
gptkbp:breeding_range 3 to 5 years
gptkbp:breeding_season spring and summer
Spring to Summer
gptkbp:calf_nursing_period 1 to 2 years
gptkbp:calves_are_born gptkb:Live
gptkbp:climate_impact habitat loss
gptkbp:color Grayish-brown
gptkbp:coloration grayish-brown
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:West_Indian_Manatee
gptkbp:communication Vocalizations
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Public awareness campaigns
Habitat protection
Rescue and rehabilitation
gptkbp:conservation_status Vulnerable
gptkbp:cultural_significance Florida state marine mammal
State marine mammal of Florida
gptkbp:diet gptkb:herbivore
gptkbp:ecological_role part of the ecosystem
gptkbp:enforces under the Marine Mammal Protection Act
gptkbp:fishing_gear_entanglement a threat
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Grazing on seagrass
grazing on seagrass
gptkbp:genetic_diversity important for population health
gptkbp:gestation_period 12 months
gptkbp:growth_rate 13 feet
gptkbp:habitat coastal waters
Shallow coastal waters
gptkbp:habitat_range gptkb:Southeastern_United_States
gptkbp:has_diet gptkb:herbivore
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Florida Manatee
gptkbp:human_interaction ecotourism
gptkbp:interaction_with_boats can be dangerous
gptkbp:is_found_in Florida waters
gptkbp:is_known_for Slow swimming
gptkbp:is_protected_by gptkb:Endangered_Species_Act
gptkbp:is_threatened_by Habitat loss
Boat strikes
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:Sea_Cow
gptkbp:length 8 to 13 feet
maternal care
about 60 pounds at birth
gptkbp:lifespan gptkb:50_years
gptkbp:migration Seasonal migration
seasonal migration
influenced by temperature
gptkbp:notable_locations gptkb:Tampa_Bay
gptkb:Everglades_National_Park
gptkb:Blue_Spring_State_Park
gptkb:Homosassa_Springs
gptkb:Crystal_River
gptkbp:plot_twist paddle-like
Paddle-like
gptkbp:population around 13,000
gptkbp:predators crocodiles
gptkbp:public_awareness important for conservation
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
Viviparous
gptkbp:rescue_organizations assist injured manatees
gptkbp:research ongoing conservation efforts
gptkbp:research_importance Study of marine ecosystems
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Trichechus_manatus
gptkbp:seagrass_beds critical habitat
gptkbp:skin_color gray to brown
gptkbp:social_structure gptkb:Yes
Solitary or small groups
solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:sound good
Acute
gptkbp:speed Up to 5 mph
buoyant
up to 5 miles per hour
gptkbp:tail_type broad and flat
Flattened paddle
gptkbp:taste gptkb:Limited
gptkbp:threats Watercraft collisions
boat strikes
Cold stress
Red tide
gptkbp:touch sensitive skin
gptkbp:tourism_impact Eco-tourism attraction
gptkbp:track used for research
gptkbp:vision poor
Good underwater
gptkbp:vocalization grunts and whistles
gptkbp:water_quality important for survival
gptkbp:weight 1,200 pounds
800 to 1,200 pounds
gptkbp:wildlife ongoing efforts
marine protected areas
protected under the ESA
gptkbp:wintering_range warm water springs
gptkbp:young calves
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Florida
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4