First field-based estimate of Antillean manatee abundance in the San Pedro River system suggests large errors in current estimates for Mexico

Fluvial-lagoon systems like the San Pedro River, a tributary of the Usumacinta River, are important habitats for Antillean manatees. These systems are characterized by complex watercourses that contain water with high turbidity levels, which have historically limited manatee studies in hydrological...

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Main Authors: Gissel Puc-Carrasco, Benjamín Morales-Vela, León David Olivera-Gomez, David González-Solís
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Autónoma de Baja California 2017-12-01
Series:Ciencias Marinas
Online Access:https://www.cienciasmarinas.com.mx/index.php/cmarinas/article/view/2704