Manatee with calf.Manatee.
Discover great deals on the many hard to find and one of a kind items available only on ebay!

This site contains sponsored affiliate links.

Manatee

Manatees (family Trichechidae, genus Trichechus) are large aquatic mammals sometimes known as sea cows. The Trichechidae differ from the Dugongidae in the shape of the skull and the shape of the tail. Manatees' tails are paddle-shaped, while the Dugong's is forked. more...

HomeHome
AmphibianAmphibian
ArthropodArthropod
BirdBird
CatCat
DinosaurDinosaur
DogDog
FishFish
MammalMammal
AardvarkAardvark
AnteaterAnteater
AntelopeAntelope
ApeApe
ArmadilloArmadillo
BadgerBadger
BandicootBandicoot
BatBat
BearBear
BeaverBeaver
BelugaBeluga
BisonBison
Black BearBlack Bear
Blue WhaleBlue Whale
BoarBoar
BobcatBobcat
Brown BearBrown Bear
BullBull
BunnyBunny
CamelCamel
CattleCattle
CheetahCheetah
ChimpChimp
ChimpanzeeChimpanzee
ChipmunkChipmunk
CowCow
CoyoteCoyote
DeerDeer
DolphinDolphin
DonkeyDonkey
ElephantElephant
ElkElk
FerretFerret
FoxFox
GiraffeGiraffe
GoatGoat
GooseGoose
GopherGopher
GorillaGorilla
Grizzly BearGrizzly Bear
HareHare
HedgehogHedgehog
HippopotomasHippopotomas
HorseHorse
HumanHuman
Humpback WhaleHumpback Whale
IbexIbex
JaguarJaguar
KangarooKangaroo
Killer WhaleKiller Whale
KoalaKoala
LemmingLemming
LemurLemur
LeopardLeopard
LionLion
LynxLynx
ManateeManatee
MarmotMarmot
MarsupialMarsupial
MeercatMeercat
MinkMink
MoleMole
MongooseMongoose
MonkeyMonkey
MooseMoose
MouseMouse
MuleMule
MuskratMuskrat
OppossumOppossum
OrangutanOrangutan
OrcaOrca
OtterOtter
PangolinPangolin
PigPig
Polar BearPolar Bear
PorcupinePorcupine
PorpoisePorpoise
PossumPossum
Prairie DogPrairie Dog
RabbitRabbit
RacoonRacoon
RatRat
RhinocerosRhinoceros
RodentRodent
SealSeal
SheepSheep
ShrewShrew
SkunkSkunk
SlothSloth
Sperm WhaleSperm Whale
SquirrelSquirrel
SteerSteer
TenrecTenrec
TigerTiger
VoleVole
WalrusWalrus
WeaselWeasel
WhaleWhale
WolfWolf
WolverineWolverine
WombatWombat
Wooly MammothWooly Mammoth
ZebraZebra
MythologicalMythological
ReptileReptile


It is an herbivore, spending most of its time grazing in shallow waters.

Manatees inhabit shallow, marshy coastal areas of North, Central, and South America, and the Caribbean Sea.

One species (the West African Manatee Trichechus senegalensis) inhabits the west coast of Africa, another (the Amazonian Manatee T. inunguis) inhabits the east coast of South America, and a third (the West Indian Manatee T. manatus) the West Indies in the Caribbean Sea. The Florida Manatee is by some considered a distinct species, but ITIS treats it as a subspecies of T. manatus, and this is now usual. It can reach 4.5 meters (15 feet) or more in length, and lives both in fresh and salt water. It was once hunted for its oil and flesh but is now legally protected.

While T. manatus can be seen in Florida even as far northeast as the Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, their largest gathering in North America occurs just inshore from the Gulf of Mexico each winter, near Crystal River and Homosassa. There, springs feed comparatively warmer water into the area's rivers.

The West Indian Manatee is an endangered species. Although it does not have any natural predators, human expansion has reduced its natural habitat in the coastal marsh areas and many manatees are injured by the propellers of outboard motor boats. Manatees will often ingest fishing gear (hooks, metal weights, etc.) during feeding. These foreign materials do not seem to harm manatees, except for monofilament line or string. This can get clogged in the animal's digestive system and slowly kill the animal.

Manatees are killed and injured by propellors and by impacts from boat hulls. They're also crushed in water control structures (navigation locks, flood gates, etc.), drown in pipes and culverts and are occasionally killed due to ingestion of fishing gear (hooks have been known to perforate the GI tract and, as was pointed out, monofilament fishing line can entangle the gut) and entanglement in fishing gear (monofilament line, crab pot float lines, shrimp trawls, cast nets, etc.)

Manatees often congregate near power plants, which warm the waters. Some have become reliant on this source of unnatural heat and have ceased migrating to warmer waters. Some power plants have recently been closing and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is trying to find a new way to heat the water for these manatees.

The main water treatment plant in Guyana has three manatees that keep storage canals clear of weeds.

Read more at Wikipedia.org


[List your site here Free!]

"Manatees at Blue Springs" - Limited edition print by Jim Elbers 28/200"Manatees at Blue Springs" - Limited edition print by Jim Elbers 28/200 $90.00 New ListingPostcard: Pier Bradenton, Fl (Florida) - aerial, Manatee River, marinaNew ListingPostcard: Pier Bradenton, Fl (Florida) - aerial, Manatee River, marina $1.00
Watercolor Manatees Bottle Opener Keychain - Metal Beer Bar Tool Key RingWatercolor Manatees Bottle Opener Keychain - Metal Beer Bar Tool Key Ring $15.88 Manatee and Friends Bronze Figure With a Marble Base, San Pacific Xmas GiftManatee and Friends Bronze Figure With a Marble Base, San Pacific Xmas Gift $99.00
Cane Echo 2002 Yearbook Manatee High School, Bradenton, FloridaCane Echo 2002 Yearbook Manatee High School, Bradenton, Florida $20.99 Squishmallow Matt The Manatee Dark Grey Plush Soft Toy Stuffed Animal 8"Squishmallow Matt The Manatee Dark Grey Plush Soft Toy Stuffed Animal 8" $5.00
Manatee Avenue Bradenton Florida Fl Stores Street View c1910 PostcardManatee Avenue Bradenton Florida Fl Stores Street View c1910 Postcard $19.95 Miami Manatees Wha Hockey Jersey XlMiami Manatees Wha Hockey Jersey Xl $99.99
New Greeting Card . Animals or Mammals w/ Envelope . Your ChoiceNew Greeting Card . Animals or Mammals w/ Envelope . Your Choice $2.99 to New ListingEra Brevard County Manatees MiLb Alternate Fitted Hat 7 3/4 Navy Blue Gray And 2New ListingEra Brevard County Manatees MiLb Alternate Fitted Hat 7 3/4 Navy Blue Gray And 2 $30.00
1991 Earth Home Endangered Series Manatee Mama and Baby Cast Resin Collectible1991 Earth Home Endangered Series Manatee Mama and Baby Cast Resin Collectible $7.99 Mammoth Spreading Rubber Tree Manatee Florida Fl Rppc Real Photo Postcard C39Mammoth Spreading Rubber Tree Manatee Florida Fl Rppc Real Photo Postcard C39 $14.80
Victor Roache Manatees Signed Auto 2014 Topps Heritage Minors Card #49 ~ CoaVictor Roache Manatees Signed Auto 2014 Topps Heritage Minors Card #49 ~ Coa $4.95 John Perry Grey Manatee On Burlwood Sculpture SignedJohn Perry Grey Manatee On Burlwood Sculpture Signed $20.00
Elizabeth's Studio ~ Realistic Manatees & Calves ~ 100% Cotton Quilt Fabric BtyElizabeth's Studio ~ Realistic Manatees & Calves ~ 100% Cotton Quilt Fabric Bty $16.99 Us 10 Used Forever Stamps: Carnival Nights Gwen Ifill Manatee Have Ball GlobalUs 10 Used Forever Stamps: Carnival Nights Gwen Ifill Manatee Have Ball Global $1.49
Bean Sprouts Plush Manatee Beanie Grey Tee 8” With Tag Great American Fun CorpBean Sprouts Plush Manatee Beanie Grey Tee 8” With Tag Great American Fun Corp $6.50 Sterling Silver Manatee Mother Pendant (13.36g)Sterling Silver Manatee Mother Pendant (13.36g) $19.99
Scrubs Lab Coat Jacket Med? Or large? ManateesScrubs Lab Coat Jacket Med? Or large? Manatees $13.99 1973 Florida License Plate 15w-8512 Manatee County Passenger 3501-4500 Lbs1973 Florida License Plate 15w-8512 Manatee County Passenger 3501-4500 Lbs $16.99
Solomon Islands 2014 Manatees Beautiful Souvenir Sheet Cto Used StampsSolomon Islands 2014 Manatees Beautiful Souvenir Sheet Cto Used Stamps $1.60 Walt Disney World The Living Seas Mini-Plush Manatee MagnetWalt Disney World The Living Seas Mini-Plush Manatee Magnet $11.99
Fossils From The Peace And Manatee Rivers Of FloridaFossils From The Peace And Manatee Rivers Of Florida $40.00 New ListingPaintings Original Mini 4” X 4” Endangered Mammals Manatee JtwNew ListingPaintings Original Mini 4” X 4” Endangered Mammals Manatee Jtw $19.95
Nwt Chubby Mermaids Turquoise/White Striped L/S Save the Manatees Pullover Sz XlNwt Chubby Mermaids Turquoise/White Striped L/S Save the Manatees Pullover Sz Xl $26.95 Set Of 2 1995 Holiday Inns Inc. Pogs #4 Florida Manatee, #9 Orinoco CrocodileSet Of 2 1995 Holiday Inns Inc. Pogs #4 Florida Manatee, #9 Orinoco Crocodile $2.50
AriFlask 20z Manatee Tumbler - BlueAriFlask 20z Manatee Tumbler - Blue $12.00 1984 National Geographic *Cover Only* - Manatee Sea Cow1984 National Geographic *Cover Only* - Manatee Sea Cow $13.99
Girls Kids Cute Socks for crafts see description Manatees Owl Polka Dot FloralGirls Kids Cute Socks for crafts see description Manatees Owl Polka Dot Floral $10.99 Vintage Evergreen Designs Manatee Sculpture FigurineVintage Evergreen Designs Manatee Sculpture Figurine $30.00
Manatee Earrings Gold Plated Pair Jewelry Ear Wires Beach Sea Life 104EwManatee Earrings Gold Plated Pair Jewelry Ear Wires Beach Sea Life 104Ew $14.50 Im A Manatee By John LithgowIm A Manatee By John Lithgow $5.99
Sunshine Skyway Pinellas Manatee Sarasota Counties Fl Aerial Chrome PostcardSunshine Skyway Pinellas Manatee Sarasota Counties Fl Aerial Chrome Postcard $5.00 19th-century Petition for a Road in Manatee Co. Florida to Fort Mead19th-century Petition for a Road in Manatee Co. Florida to Fort Mead $25.00
Southern Manatee County Fl 2004 Pierce Quantum 61' Skyboom Fire Apparatus SlideSouthern Manatee County Fl 2004 Pierce Quantum 61' Skyboom Fire Apparatus Slide $5.00 16 X 16 Decorative Pillow Mama And Baby Manatee16 X 16 Decorative Pillow Mama And Baby Manatee $16.99
Sterling Silver 925 Manatee Pierced Dangly Drop EarringsSterling Silver 925 Manatee Pierced Dangly Drop Earrings $19.99 Postcard Continental Card University of Kansas Birds Eye View Aerial College KsPostcard Continental Card University of Kansas Birds Eye View Aerial College Ks $7.99
Little Earth License Plate Purse New Orleans Margaritaville Save the Manatees LaLittle Earth License Plate Purse New Orleans Margaritaville Save the Manatees La $144.43 Two (2) Sets of Earrings with Manatee and OceanTwo (2) Sets of Earrings with Manatee and Ocean $10.00
Life Magazine May 1980 Interferon Genes Manatee'S DiversLife Magazine May 1980 Interferon Genes Manatee'S Divers $8.16 Vintage Florida * Miami Seaquarium * Elongated Penny * Manatee *Vintage Florida * Miami Seaquarium * Elongated Penny * Manatee * $4.99
Blue & Red Brevard County Manatees Hat (Vintage) #2Blue & Red Brevard County Manatees Hat (Vintage) #2 $11.99 Unsigned Engraved Gourds Ornament Art Set Of 2 Manatee SeahorseUnsigned Engraved Gourds Ornament Art Set Of 2 Manatee Seahorse $25.00
Signed Red & White Brevard County Manatees Baseball Hat (Vintage)Signed Red & White Brevard County Manatees Baseball Hat (Vintage) $14.99 Postcard Bradenton Fl Tropical City Yacht Basin on Manatee River 1955Postcard Bradenton Fl Tropical City Yacht Basin on Manatee River 1955 $4.95
Manatee County by Wiggins, JimManatee County by Wiggins, Jim $6.99 "Manatee Moments" Great American Puzzle Factory 500+ Piece Round Jigsaw Puzzle"Manatee Moments" Great American Puzzle Factory 500+ Piece Round Jigsaw Puzzle $12.00
Expired Florida Save The Manatee specialty Sea Cow license plate Hys - 267Expired Florida Save The Manatee specialty Sea Cow license plate Hys - 267 $14.99 marine extinction is forever conservation series manateemarine extinction is forever conservation series manatee $25.00
Vintage Manatee Blood Center Building Picture Coffee Mug Lot Linyi ChinaVintage Manatee Blood Center Building Picture Coffee Mug Lot Linyi China $2.89 Postcard Manatee River Bridge Bradenton FloridaPostcard Manatee River Bridge Bradenton Florida $5.00
New ListingOriginal Slide Port Manatee 7974 at Port Manatee FlNew ListingOriginal Slide Port Manatee 7974 at Port Manatee Fl $3.99 New ListingManatee Bronze Fine Sand Casting Family With Marble Base Xmas GiftNew ListingManatee Bronze Fine Sand Casting Family With Marble Base Xmas Gift $139.22
SeaWorld Sea Lion And Manatee Stained Glass Pins 2 Pin Lot Rare LookSeaWorld Sea Lion And Manatee Stained Glass Pins 2 Pin Lot Rare Look $20.00 1999 Team Best Rookie David Callahan 9 Brevard County Manatees1999 Team Best Rookie David Callahan 9 Brevard County Manatees $1.99
Cape Shore-Santa Riding Manatee Nautical Costal Christmas OrnamentCape Shore-Santa Riding Manatee Nautical Costal Christmas Ornament $11.99 Postcard Continental Card Chateaude Chantilly France French SouvenirPostcard Continental Card Chateaude Chantilly France French Souvenir $8.99
East Manatee Braden River Fire Rescue 40th Anniversary Challenge Coin 1.5"East Manatee Braden River Fire Rescue 40th Anniversary Challenge Coin 1.5" $21.98 Florida 'Save The Manatee' Marine Wildlife Specialty License Plate "Her 041"Florida 'Save The Manatee' Marine Wildlife Specialty License Plate "Her 041" $50.00
Anheuser Busch Marine Conservation Series Manatee Shark Dolphin Steins BudweiserAnheuser Busch Marine Conservation Series Manatee Shark Dolphin Steins Budweiser $75.00 Fl Florida License Plate - Ibd 249 - Inflammatory Bowel Medical Save The ManateeFl Florida License Plate - Ibd 249 - Inflammatory Bowel Medical Save The Manatee $9.99
I'm a Manatee: (Book & Cd) - Paperback By Lithgow, John - GoodI'm a Manatee: (Book & Cd) - Paperback By Lithgow, John - Good $4.57 Planet By Lauren G Pima Cotton Ultimate V Tee Tunic Top Oversize O/S ManateePlanet By Lauren G Pima Cotton Ultimate V Tee Tunic Top Oversize O/S Manatee $82.00
"Manatee Area-Caution" (Cd) Musical and spoken tributes to the Florida Manatees"Manatee Area-Caution" (Cd) Musical and spoken tributes to the Florida Manatees $2.66 Niger 1962 - Wildlife Protection - African ManateeNiger 1962 - Wildlife Protection - African Manatee $4.00
New ListingTy Beanie Baby Manny The Manatee 3rd Generation Hang Tag 2nd Gen TushNew ListingTy Beanie Baby Manny The Manatee 3rd Generation Hang Tag 2nd Gen Tush $70.00 Manatee Coffee Mug Sea World Green 20ozManatee Coffee Mug Sea World Green 20oz $11.50
Manatee County Court House Bradenton Florida Postcard Vintage 1920s Old CarsManatee County Court House Bradenton Florida Postcard Vintage 1920s Old Cars $12.99 Key West Manatee Key Ring; New; With Tag; Silver Tone;Save Our Oceans Promo;NiceKey West Manatee Key Ring; New; With Tag; Silver Tone;Save Our Oceans Promo;Nice $12.99
Manatee Bangle Charm BraceletManatee Bangle Charm Bracelet $10.20 Manatee Playing Cards Artist Rick Hills 1992 (2) Decks with Zipper CaseManatee Playing Cards Artist Rick Hills 1992 (2) Decks with Zipper Case $10.00
Vintage Single Stitch Fruit of the Loom Manatee Graphic T-Shirt Size XlVintage Single Stitch Fruit of the Loom Manatee Graphic T-Shirt Size Xl $36.00 Manatee District Spring Camporee 1988 - Boy Scout Bsa New Iron-On PatchManatee District Spring Camporee 1988 - Boy Scout Bsa New Iron-On Patch $3.14
Vintage Manatee Keychain Pewter Sculpted Marine Animal Keyring Nos Sea GiftVintage Manatee Keychain Pewter Sculpted Marine Animal Keyring Nos Sea Gift $24.00 Vintage Florida Save The Manatee License Plate Fl LicVintage Florida Save The Manatee License Plate Fl Lic $17.99
30 Save the Manatee stamps, Used on paper, Forever, Usa, issued 2024, see scan30 Save the Manatee stamps, Used on paper, Forever, Usa, issued 2024, see scan $2.99 New ListingManatee Charm Pendant Florida Marine Animal Sterling Silver 925 solid 3D .925New ListingManatee Charm Pendant Florida Marine Animal Sterling Silver 925 solid 3D .925 $15.99
Manatee Bamboo Baby Boy Shortie RomperManatee Bamboo Baby Boy Shortie Romper $15.00 Denis Daily Merch YouTuber Plushie Lot Crab Black Cat Sir Meows A Lot ManateeDenis Daily Merch YouTuber Plushie Lot Crab Black Cat Sir Meows A Lot Manatee $30.00
Vintage 1991 Florida Manatee Large T ShirtVintage 1991 Florida Manatee Large T Shirt $7.70 2024 Save Manatees Fdc Cachet Print of Original Watercolor by New Cachet Artist2024 Save Manatees Fdc Cachet Print of Original Watercolor by New Cachet Artist $7.00
1998 Team Best Minor League Baseball Cards Pick From List1998 Team Best Minor League Baseball Cards Pick From List $0.99 to Florida 1984 Manatee County License Plate Nice Quality # Yba 375Florida 1984 Manatee County License Plate Nice Quality # Yba 375 $24.99
Squishmallows Stasia the Purple Pink Tie Dye Ombre Seacow Sea Cow Manatee 12"NwtSquishmallows Stasia the Purple Pink Tie Dye Ombre Seacow Sea Cow Manatee 12"Nwt $27.95 New ListingSmall Manatee Chain Bracelet Italian Sterling Silver Diamond Cut Charm DangleNew ListingSmall Manatee Chain Bracelet Italian Sterling Silver Diamond Cut Charm Dangle $19.99
Manatees Armadillo set of 2 Resin Stone Fridge Magnets Novelty Souvenir GiftManatees Armadillo set of 2 Resin Stone Fridge Magnets Novelty Souvenir Gift $4.99 Squishmallows 8 inch Maeve The ManateeSquishmallows 8 inch Maeve The Manatee $5.99
Bradenton, Fa. Manatee River Bridge Yacht Basin Stately Royal Palms PostcardBradenton, Fa. Manatee River Bridge Yacht Basin Stately Royal Palms Postcard $2.00 The Petting Zoo: 3 Plush Lot - Manatee, Otter, Shark. 1994, 2015The Petting Zoo: 3 Plush Lot - Manatee, Otter, Shark. 1994, 2015 $14.99
Vintage Save The Manatee Photographs Set Of 2 Framed 10 1/2“ X12 1/2 “ WidthVintage Save The Manatee Photographs Set Of 2 Framed 10 1/2“ X12 1/2 “ Width $45.00 Sea Cow Manatee & Baby on Rock Figurine 2.5", Unbranded, Marks on bottomSea Cow Manatee & Baby on Rock Figurine 2.5", Unbranded, Marks on bottom $11.99
I Can Read about Manatees by Janet Palazzo-Craig (2003, Trade Paperback)I Can Read about Manatees by Janet Palazzo-Craig (2003, Trade Paperback) $5.24 2- Books Life on Earth Hardcover Susan Mayes & Manatee Winter by Zoehfeld 173652- Books Life on Earth Hardcover Susan Mayes & Manatee Winter by Zoehfeld 17365 $11.00
Inktastic Cute Manatees With Bubbles Youth Long Sleeve T-Shirt Animals Mom NewInktastic Cute Manatees With Bubbles Youth Long Sleeve T-Shirt Animals Mom New $18.99 to New Chala Manatee Mini Crossbody Cell Phone Purse Adjustable Strap Ocean BlueNew Chala Manatee Mini Crossbody Cell Phone Purse Adjustable Strap Ocean Blue $46.00
Vintage Harley Davidson T Shirt Mans Large Biker Hd Manatee River Bradenton FlVintage Harley Davidson T Shirt Mans Large Biker Hd Manatee River Bradenton Fl $9.99 Florida Manatee Tap Handle For Beer Keg Kegerator Mini Knob PullFlorida Manatee Tap Handle For Beer Keg Kegerator Mini Knob Pull $39.99
Teva Manatee Hiking Water Outdoor Comfort Sandal Shoe Youth Olive Size 4Teva Manatee Hiking Water Outdoor Comfort Sandal Shoe Youth Olive Size 4 $29.99 Postcard Continental Card Flower Fields of San Diego County Encinitas LeucadiaPostcard Continental Card Flower Fields of San Diego County Encinitas Leucadia $8.99
Click to see more Manatee items at www.ebay.com
Prices current as of last update, 01/16/25 10:01am.

Home Contact Resources Exchange Links eBay