South American Tapir vs West Indian Manatee
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
South American Tapir
1.1 m
Human
1.75 m
West Indian Manatee
4.5 m
| South American Tapir | West Indian Manatee | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 150–300 kg | 400–600 kg |
| Length | 1.8–2.5 m | 2.5–4.5 m |
| Height | 0.9–1.1 m | – |
| Top Speed | 48 km/h | 30 km/h |
| Lifespan | 25–35 yrs | 40–60 yrs |
| Gestation | 390 days | 385 days |
| Offspring | 1–1 | 1–1 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Sedentary | Nomadic |
| Habitat | Rainforest, Wetland, River, Forest | Coast, Mangrove, River, Wetland |
| Regions | South America | North America, South America |
| Family | Tapiridae | Trichechidae |
| Order | Perissodactyla | Sirenia |