Dugong: Genus Dugong

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Sirenia
Family: Dugongidae
Genus: Dugong

The genus Dugong contains only one living species Dugong dugon.  While this species ranges from the Red Sea to Australia, most individuals live in the northern regions of Australia.

Cite this Page: Nelson, R. 2009. "Dugong" (OnLine) UntamedScience. Accessed Feb 09, 2012 at http://www.untamedscience.com/biodiversity/animals/chordates/mammals/manatees-and-dugongs/dugongs/dugong
Nelson, R.
Rob Nelson (author)
University of Hawaii
Created on: May 17th, 2009
Last updated: Jul 7th, 2009
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Species that exist in this taxonomy

Dugong

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