Advances in the knowledge of the biology and conservation of the Amazonian manatee (Trichechus inunguis)

Authors

  • Rodrigo Amaral Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Amazonas - IFAM
  • Miriam Marmontel Instituto de Desenvolvimento Sustentável Mamirauá (IDSM), Grupo de Pesquisa em Mamíferos Aquáticos Amazônicos (GPMAA), Rede de Pesquisa e Conservação de Sirênios no Estuário Amazônico (SEA), Tefé, AM, Brasil
  • Diogo de Souza Associação Amigos do Peixe-boi (AMPA), Manaus, AM, Brasil
  • Camila de Carvalho Instituto de Desenvolvimento Sustentável Mamirauá (IDSM), Grupo de Pesquisa em Mamíferos Aquáticos Amazônicos (GPMAA), Rede de Pesquisa e Conservação de Sirênios no Estuário Amazônico (SEA), Tefé, AM, Brasil
  • Gisele Valdevino Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (INPA), Laboratório de Mamíferos Aquáticos (LMA), Manaus, AM, Brasil
  • Michelle Guterres-Pazin Instituto de Desenvolvimento Sustentável Mamirauá (IDSM), Grupo de Pesquisa em Mamíferos Aquáticos Amazônicos (GPMAA), Rede de Pesquisa e Conservação de Sirênios no Estuário Amazônico (SEA), Tefé, AM, Brasil
  • Daniela de Mello Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil
  • Danielle Lima Instituto de Desenvolvimento Sustentável Mamirauá (IDSM), Grupo de Pesquisa em Mamíferos Aquáticos Amazônicos (GPMAA), Rede de Pesquisa e Conservação de Sirênios no Estuário Amazônico (SEA), Tefé, AM, Brasil
  • Hilda Chávez-Pérez Instituto de Desenvolvimento Sustentável Mamirauá (IDSM), Grupo de Pesquisa em Mamíferos Aquáticos Amazônicos (GPMAA), Rede de Pesquisa e Conservação de Sirênios no Estuário Amazônico (SEA), Tefé, AM, Brasil
  • Vera da Silva Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (INPA), Laboratório de Mamíferos Aquáticos (LMA), Manaus, AM, Brasil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5597/lajam00296

Abstract

The last relevant work that reviewed the biological and conservation aspects of the Amazonian manatee (Trichechus inunguis) was published almost 30 years ago. In these three decades, scientific knowledge about the species has advanced substantially. This review article updates knowledge about the various biological and conservation aspects of Amazonian manatee, summarizing the information present in the literature. Topics such as morphology, habitat, distribution, population aspects, food and feedings habits, reproduction, behavior, health, threats, status, and conservation efforts were addressed. The main actions already carried out, as well as the future strategies needed for the conservation of the Amazonian manatee, are also highlighted.

Cover of Vol. 18 No. 1 depicting aquatic mammals of Latin America with a map of the region superimposed. Art by Alexandre Huber

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Published

2023-01-27

How to Cite

Amaral, R., Marmontel, M., de Souza, D., de Carvalho, C., Valdevino, G., Guterres-Pazin, M., de Mello, D., Lima, D., Chávez-Pérez, H., & da Silva, V. (2023). Advances in the knowledge of the biology and conservation of the Amazonian manatee (Trichechus inunguis). Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 18(1), 125-138. https://doi.org/10.5597/lajam00296

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2023): 20th Anniversary Special Issue

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Reviews

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