The
Amazonian manatee (
Trichechus inunguis) is a
species of
manatee of the
order Sirenia. It is found living in the freshwater habitats of the
Amazon Basin in
Brazil,
Peru,
Bolivia,
Colombia and
Ecuador. It has thin, wrinkled skin, and is almost hairless, but has "whiskers" around its mouth. It also has a distinct white breast patch, with fine hairs scattered over its body. It is also known as the Amazon Manatee sea cow.