What is another word for dugong?
Pronunciation: [djˈuːɡɒŋ] (IPA) 
A dugong is a large marine mammal that is found in the coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific region. It is also known by various other names, including the sea cow, dugongid, and sea pig. The dugong is a slow-moving herbivore that feeds on seagrasses, and it has a unique body shape that is adapted to this diet. Some of the other synonyms for the word dugong include the sirenia, mermaid, fish-cow, and dugong fish. These names reflect the dugong's physical appearance, as well as its role in the folklore and mythology of the cultures that coexist with it in the Indo-Pacific region.
