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Des os ou côtes de Lamantin ou Manati de la Baye de Honduras
Trans.: Bones or ribs of the lamantin or manatee from the Bay of Honduras

Object Status:

Unlocated

Accession Date:

August 1765

Primary Source Reference:

Du Simitière Scraps, Library Company of Philadelphia, no. 96, 1

Notes:

The West Indian manatee or sea cow (Trichechus manatus)

Specimen Type:

Skeletons/skulls/bones

Du Simitière's Common Name:

Lamentin, or manati

Current Common Name:

West Indian manatee or sea cow

Current Scientific Name

Trichechus manatus