Dugongs (Dugong dugon), also known as sea cows, have a broad but fragmented range, encompassing tropical waters from East Africa to Vanuatu, about 26 degrees both north and south of the equator. This range spans at least 48 countries and about 140,000 km of tropical coastline. The largest population of sea cows is found in the northern waters of Australia between Shark Bay (Western Australia) and Moreton Bay (Queensland). The second largest population is found in the Arabian Gulf. Dugongs are not considered migratory but are known to travel great distances within their range in order to find food. ("Australian Government Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority", 2002; Lawler et al., 2002; Marsh et al., 2002; Marsh, 2009; Wildscreen, 2003)

 

Biogeographic Regions: Oriental; Oriental :: Native; Ethiopian; Ethiopian :: Native; Australian; Australian :: Native; Indian Ocean; Indian Ocean :: Native