They are found in coastal areas of the western Atlantic Ocean, from Florida to northeastern Brazil, and the Amazon and Orinoco basins.
The West Indian manatee inhabits the southeastern coasts of North America and the northwestern coasts of South America. The Amazonian manatee inhabits the Amazon River system, including its estuary, in Colombia, Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru. The West African is found in coastal areas of western Africa and rivers floating into the Atlantic Ocean.
