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n. - Type and sole genus of the family of only the manatees.

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  • The endangered American manatee (Trichechus manatus) occurs here.
  • The area is highly important as a refuge for the manatee (Trichechus manatus), an endangered species.
  • In the marine part of the park, there is a numerous colony of Caribbean manatee Trichechus manatus (VU).
  • It is important to emphasize the presence of sea cows or manatees (Trichechus manatus) in Lake Saumatre.
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