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Dugongs can be distinguished from the three species of manatees in a number of ways, and here are a couple. Dugongs have fluked, dolphin-like tails whereas manatees have rounded tails. Unlike manatees, dugongs have sharply downturned snouts which are adapted for feeding on benthic seagrasses.


More videos Dugongs can be distinguished from the three species of manatees in a number of ways, and here are a couple. Dugongs have fluked, dolphin-like tails whereas manatees have rounded tails. Unlike manatees, dugongs have sharply downturned snouts which are adapted for feeding on benthic seagrasses.

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