West Indian manatee

The West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus), also known as the American manatee, is a species of manatee and is one of the only 4 living species in the order, Sirenia, which also includes two other (possibly 3) species of manatee, and the dugong. West Indian manatees are obligate herbivores that are covered with many highly sensitive vibrissae used for feeding and navigation. They have developed vocal communication abilities. Two subspecies have been recognized, the Florida manatee and the Antillean manatee.