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.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| 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 | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Dugong inhabits coastal waters, seagrass habitats. It can be found in Indian Ocean, Western Pacific.
Typical coloring: Gray.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Dugong is a solitary species belonging to the Dugongidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
VU The Dugong is classified as Vulnerable. There are 34 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Dugong’s weight of Up to 420 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 117.3 kg.
Weight rank: #10 of 34 Vulnerable species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sperm Whale | Up to 57000 kg | VU |
| 2 | African Elephant | 2700–6000 kg | VU |
| 3 | Great White Shark | Up to 2268 kg | VU |
| 4 | Hippopotamus | 1300–3200 kg | VU |
| 5 | Gaur | 600–1300 kg | VU |
Related Species
How much does a Dugong weigh?
A Dugong typically weighs Up to 420 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Dugong?
The Dugong is classified as “Vulnerable”. There are 34 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Dugong live?
The Dugong is found in Indian Ocean, Western Pacific, in coastal waters, seagrass habitats.
How does the Dugong reproduce?
The Dugong has a gestation period of 13–14 months and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026