In Florida, killing a manatee is a serious offense due to their status as a federally protected species. Violators can face penalties including fines of up to $50,000 and possible imprisonment for up to a year. Additionally, any related activities that harm manatees or their habitats may also result in civil penalties and restitution costs. Conservation efforts emphasize the importance of protecting these gentle marine mammals.
The Florida manatee is not extinct. It is, however, currently endangered.
Yes. The West Indian manatee is the proper name of the Florida manataee.
There are 3 species of manatee. There is the West Indian manatee, the Amazonian manatee, and the Florida manatee.
A ecosystem for the florida manatee consist of many fish in shallow water
The manatee can be seen in Florida in lakes (I think).
manatee
American alligator and West Indian manatee are two animals native to Florida.
in rivers
They live in the Florida everglades.
The manatee has a live birth
A ecosystem for the Florida manatee consist of many fish in shallow water
MANATEEDomain: EukaryaKingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataSubphylum: VertebrataClass: MammaliaSubclass: TheriaInfraclass: EutheriaOrder: SireniaFamily: TrichechidaeGenus: TrichechusSpecies: Manatus