Paca vs West Indian Manatee
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Paca
0.35 m
Human
1.75 m
West Indian Manatee
4.5 m
| Paca | West Indian Manatee | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6–14 kg | 400–600 kg |
| Length | 60–80 cm | 2.5–4.5 m |
| Height | 30–35 cm | – |
| Top Speed | 25 km/h | 30 km/h |
| Lifespan | 10–16 yrs | 40–60 yrs |
| Gestation | 118 days | 385 days |
| Offspring | 1–2 | 1–1 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Nomadic |
| Habitat | Rainforest, Forest, Wetland, River | Coast, Mangrove, River, Wetland |
| Regions | North America, South America | North America, South America |
| Family | Cuniculidae | Trichechidae |
| Order | Rodentia | Sirenia |