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west indian manatee

Plural:West Indian manatees
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A large, gentle, and strictly herbivorous marine mammal (Trichechus manatus) found in shallow coastal waters, rivers, and estuaries of the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and eastern coast of the United States, characterized by a rounded, paddle-like tail.

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"During our winter trip to Florida, we visited a warm-water sanctuary dedicated to protecting and rehabilitating the endangered West Indian manatee."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of West indian manatee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/west-indian-manatee
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