The dugong (/ ˈd (j) uːɡɒŋ /; Dugong dugon) is a marine mammal. It is one of four living species of the order Sirenia, which also includes three species of manatees.

Dec 12, 2025 · Dugong, marine mammal that inhabits the warm coastal waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, feeds on seagrasses, and is similar to the American manatee.

Commonly known as "sea cows," dugongs graze peacefully on sea grasses in shallow coastal waters of the Indian and western Pacific Oceans. Dugongs have become an important tourist attraction. …

The Dugong are marine mammals, that graze on seagrass. Dugongs are globally classed as “Vulnerable to Extinction” by IUCN Red List.

These gentle sea cows are the only exclusively marine mammals that survive entirely on underwater vegetation. Unlike whales or dolphins, dugongs don’t hunt. Instead, they graze seagrass beds with …

Dugongs (Dugong dugon) are a protected species of large marine mammals that resemble manatees. Dugongs belong to the order Sirenia of placental mammals. They have robust, torpedo-shaped …

Dugongs are large marine mammals often called sea cows due to their herbivorous diet and slow, gentle nature. They are related to both manatees and—surprisingly—elephants. They live in warm coastal …

Basic facts about Dugong: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.

While the closely related manatee frequents freshwater, the dugong is exclusively found along Indo-Pacific coastlines, roaming the warm waters in search of its next meal.

The dugong is the only marine herbivorous mammal, depending largely on seagrass for food. The dugong’s range extends to over 40 countries from East Africa to the Pacific.