VU Herbivore Rivers, Coastal Areas
400–590 kg
Weight
40–60 yrs
Lifespan
8 km/h
Top Speed
North, Central, and South America
Found In
With a lifespan of up to 40–60 years, the Manatee is among the longest-lived herbivore mammals. It inhabits rivers, coastal areas habitats in North, Central, and South America.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Manatee | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 495 kg | 117.3 kg | ↑ 322% |
| Height | 350 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 8 km/h | 40 km/h | ↓ 80% |
| Avg Speed | 8 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 50 yrs | 22.5 yrs | ↑ 122% |
Range Across 3 Regions
Habitat: Rivers, Coastal Areas
Found In: North, Central, and South America
Coloration: Gray, Brown
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 365–450 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 40–60 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 #9 of 34 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Polar Bear | Up to 700 kg | VU |
| 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 |