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Dugong
Dugong dugon
Seagrass meadows
Vulnerable to boat strikes and seagrass habitat loss.
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Dugong
Dugong dugon
Gentle marine mammal grazing seagrass meadows along Australia's northern coastlines and the Great Barrier Reef lagoon.
Conservation Status
Vulnerable to boat strikes and seagrass habitat loss.
Habitats
- Seagrass meadows
- Shallow coastal waters
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