Stellers Sea Cow (hydrodamalis gigas) is an animal of the mammal type. It inhabits arctic tundra. The animal weights about 8000kg (8.8tons) and lives for 50 - 80 years. Large sharks and humans predators are dangerous for stellers sea cows. Look up the table below to learn more information.
Facts about stellers sea cows
Name | Stellers Sea Cow |
Class | Mammalia |
Skin Type | Smooth |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Conservation Status | Extinct |
Extinct | 1758 ad |
Weight | 8000kg (8.8tons) |
Average Litter Size | 1 |
Phylum | Chordata |
Scientific Name | Hydrodamalis gigas |
Diet | Herbivore |
Type | Mammal |
Habitat | Arctic tundra |
Life Span | 50 - 80 years |
Distinctive Features | Enormous body size and toothless mouths |
Family | Dugongidae |
Lifestyle | Herd |
Genus | Hydrodamalis |
Main Prey | Sea grasses, algae, flowers |
Size (L) | 8m - 9m (26ft - 30ft) |
Colour | Grey, brown, black |
Order | Sirenia |
Predators | Large sharks and humans |