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There are 4 different known species of manatee, all with slightly different scientific names:
- The Amazonian Manatee is called the Trichechus inunguis
- The West Indian Manatee is called the Trichechus manatus
- The African Manatee is called the Trichechus senegalensis
- The Dwarf Manatee is called the Trichechus pygmaeus(although it has been questioned whether the Dwarf Manatee is indeed a new species)
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoWell, I only know the Florida Manatee's name. It's Trichechus manatus latirostris. Hope that helped. If people know more please edit for the sake of knowledge.
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It's also known as a dugong.
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∙ 15y agoThe scientific name for the manatee is the Trichechidae Trichechus.
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∙ 9y agoIt is REfferred to as the sea cow but is not a sea cow
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Does a manatee have to be in a group?
Good question no manatees do not have to be in a group but most manatees are.
How many West Indian manatees are in a group?
There are 1000 manatees
What is a manatees classification name?
It is
In what group does the Florida manatee belong?
West Indian manatees!
What is a female manatees name?
A cow.
What are the manatees organisms preadatoes?
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What is a honduran manatees scientific name?
The scientific name for the Honduran manatee is Trichechus manatus hondurensis.
What is the scientific term for the species of animal known as manatees?
The scientific name of the Manatees is Trichechus, which was classified in 1758. The family name is Trichechidae. It is of the order of Sirenia and the class is Mammalia.
What is a group of manatees called?
A herd, an aggregation or in some cases an Army.
Is a manatee another name for a walrus?
No, a walrus is not closely related to manatees.
How manatees got their name?
The name came from a pre-Columbian tribe in the Caribbean. It means breast.
Are manatees composers?
Manatees are consumers.
