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Sea Animals
Dugong
Dugong dugon
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- 50-70 years
- Weight
- 230-400 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Dugong (Dugong dugon) is a herbivore species found in Indo-Pacific coastal waters. It typically lives 50-70 years, weighing around 230-400 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the dugong: Dugongs may have inspired ancient sailors' tales of mermaids.
Sea animals cover an enormous range of ocean-dwelling creatures, from massive whales to tiny shrimp. Many have evolved extraordinary adaptations to survive the pressure, cold, and darkness of the deep ocean.