Trichechus manatus

**Definition:** Member of the genus Trichechus inhabiting the coast and coastal rivers of the southeastern United States as well as the West Indies and the adjacent mainland from Vera Cruz, Mexico to northern South America. (From Scott, Concise Encyclopedia Biology, 1996)

**Tree numbers:** - B01.050.150.900.649.313.250.750.750.500

**Synonyms:** - Caribbean Manatee - Florida Manatee - Manatee, Caribbean - Manatee, Florida - Manatee, West Indian - West Indian Manatee