Aquatic fauna 1.1 HAITI
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Dive into the heart of Haiti’s turquoise waters to discover fascinating biodiversity. From our coral reefs to lakes and rivers, aquatic wildlife is the pillar of our food security and our natural heritage. This quiz invites you to explore these fragile treasures that urgently need to be protected for future generations.
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What large marine mammal, nicknamed “sea cow”, can we still observe in certain calm bays of Haiti ?
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THE CORRECT ANSWER: The Caribbean Manatee
The Caribbean Manatee (Trichechus manatus) is an aquatic mammal emblematic of Haitian coastal fauna, particularly present in areas rich in seagrass meadows. Nicknamed “sea cow” due to its strictly herbivorous diet, this peaceful giant plays a crucial ecological role by grazing on underwater vegetation, which promotes the health of coastal ecosystems.In Haiti, it is still found in areas like the bay of Fort-Liberté or around the Cayemites. Unfortunately, it is an extremely rare species and threatened by illegal hunting, boat collisions and loss of its natural habitat.