Dugong
Synonyms
Cow, Sea
Cows, Sea
Dugong dugon
Dugong dugong
Dugongs
Sea Cow
Sea Cows
A genus of the order Sirenia characterized by a notched tail, the presence of nasal bones and a long nasal cavity, and large columnar teeth lacking enamel. Dugongs inhabit the coastal waters of the Indian Ocean, Red Sea, and the Malay Archipelago. (From Scott, Concise Encyclopedia Biology, 1996)