The family Trichechidae, consisting of three species, Trichechus inunguis (Amazonian Manatee), Trichechus manatus (West Indian Manatee), and Trichechus senegalensis (West African Manatee).
Information about endangered manatees and their habitat, places to view manatees, FAQ, educational resources, conservation activities, and an Adopt-A-Manatee program. www.savethemanatee.org