West Indian manatee

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:species
gptkbp:activityPattern diurnal
gptkbp:canHoldBreath up to 20 minutes
gptkbp:class gptkb:Mammalia
gptkbp:color gray
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:West_Indian_manatee
gptkbp:conservationStatus Vulnerable
gptkbp:diet herbivore
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Caribbean_Sea
gptkb:Gulf_of_Mexico
gptkb:Atlantic_coast_of_North_America
northeastern South America
gptkbp:family gptkb:Trichechidae
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Linnaeus
1758
gptkbp:gestationPeriod about 12 months
gptkbp:habitat estuaries
rivers
shallow coastal areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label West Indian manatee
gptkbp:IUCNStatus Vulnerable
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length 2.5 to 4 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 60 years
gptkbp:migratory seasonal migration in Florida
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:sea_cow
gptkbp:notableFeature no dorsal fin
prehensile upper lip
rounded flippers
gptkbp:order gptkb:Sirenia
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:primarySense gptkb:judge
touch
gptkbp:protectedBy gptkb:Endangered_Species_Act
gptkb:Marine_Mammal_Protection_Act
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:African_manatee
gptkb:Amazonian_manatee
gptkbp:reproduction gives birth to a single calf
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Trichechus_manatus
gptkbp:skin thick, wrinkled skin
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Antillean_manatee
gptkb:Florida_manatee
gptkbp:swimmingAbility 3-5 mph (cruising)
up to 20 mph (short bursts)
gptkbp:tailLength paddle-shaped
gptkbp:teeth constantly replaced molars
gptkbp:temperature cannot tolerate cold water
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
entanglement in fishing gear
boat collisions
gptkbp:weight 400 to 590 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4