Trichechus inunguis

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Amazonian_manatee
gptkb:the_Amazonian_manatee
gptkbp:behavior mothers care for young
herbivorous feeding behavior
social interactions with calves
surface breathing behavior
gptkbp:breathability every 15 to 20 minutes
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round breeding
gptkbp:color grayish-brown
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Amazonian_manatee
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected areas
rehabilitation programs
legislation against hunting
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:collection
vulnerable
gptkbp:cultural_significance important to local communities
gptkbp:dependency dependent on mother for up to 2 years
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:ecological_role herbivore in aquatic ecosystems
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:foraging_behavior grazing on aquatic plants
gptkbp:fossil_record related to ancient sirenians
gptkbp:gestation_period about 13 months
gptkbp:habitat freshwater rivers
gptkbp:has_skin smooth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Trichechus inunguis
gptkbp:interacts_with gptkb:tourist_attraction
fishing bycatch
cultural representation in folklore
gptkbp:length 2.5 to 3 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 60 years
gptkbp:migration limited migration patterns
gptkbp:population unknown but declining
gptkbp:predators large fish
large crocodiles
gptkbp:range gptkb:Amazon_Basin
gptkbp:recreation slow and graceful swimmers
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Trichechus_manatus
gptkb:Trichechus_senegalensis
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
calves are born tail first
gptkbp:research genetic studies ongoing
gptkbp:research_focus studied for conservation efforts
gptkbp:senses poor eyesight
good hearing
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:speed up to 8 km/h
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
hunting
boat collisions
gptkbp:vocalization communicate with sounds
gptkbp:water_quality sensitive to pollution
gptkbp:weight 400 to 500 kg