Dugong dugon
VU Herbivore Coastal Waters, Seagrass
Up to 420 kg
Weight
70–80 yrs
Lifespan
27 km/h
Top Speed
Indian Ocean, Western Pacific
Found In
With a lifespan of up to 70–80 years, the Dugong (Dugong dugon) is among the longest-lived herbivore mammals. It inhabits coastal waters, seagrass habitats in Indian Ocean, Western Pacific.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Dugong | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 420 kg | 117.3 kg | ↑ 258% |
| Height | 300 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 27 km/h | 40 km/h | ↓ 33% |
| Avg Speed | 12.5 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 75 yrs | 22.5 yrs | ↑ 233% |
Range Across 2 Regions
Habitat: Coastal Waters, Seagrass
Found In: Indian Ocean, Western Pacific
Coloration: Gray
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 13–14 months
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 70–80 years
Why It Is Vulnerable
VU Listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List — one of 34 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Vulnerable Species
Ranked #10 of 34 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Basking Shark | 400–700 kg | VU |
| 9 | Manatee | 400–590 kg | VU |
| 10 | Dugong | Up to 420 kg | VU |
| 11 | Galápagos Tortoise | Up to 417 kg | VU |
| 12 | Galápagos Tortoise | Up to 417 kg | VU |
| 13 | Tapir | 150–400 kg | VU |