Dugong vs Sea Otter
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Dugong
4 m
Human
1.75 m
Sea Otter
1.5 m
| Dugong | Sea Otter | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 230–500 kg | 14–45 kg |
| Length | 2.4–4 m | 1–1.5 m |
| Top Speed | 20 km/h | 9 km/h |
| Lifespan | 50–70 yrs | 10–23 yrs |
| Gestation | 365 days | 180 days |
| Offspring | 1–1 | 1–1 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Sedentary |
| Habitat | Ocean, Coast, Mangrove, Reef | Coast, Ocean |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, Oceania | Asia, North America |
| Family | Dugongidae | Mustelidae |
| Order | Sirenia | Carnivora |