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Trichechus manatus
(redirected from West Indian manatee)

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Noun1.Trichechus manatus - sirenian mammal of tropical coastal waters of AmericaTrichechus manatus - sirenian mammal of tropical coastal waters of America; the flat tail is rounded
sea cow, sirenian, sirenian mammal - any of two families of large herbivorous aquatic mammals with paddle-shaped tails and flipper-like forelimbs and no hind limbs
genus Trichecus, Trichechus - type and sole genus of the Trichechidae


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The state is the only site in the US where individuals can interact and swim with endangered West Indian manatees whose winter home is the spring-fed river in the country.
Temperatures in the spring run remain a constant 72 degrees; creating a safe haven for the West Indian Manatee.
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