Q. With reference to the Dugong, consider the following statements:
1.It is categorized as Endangered in the IUCN Red List.
2.In India, it is found in Rani Jhansi Marine National Park, located off the coast of Gujarat.
3.Due to its feeding habits, it is restricted to the shallow zones of marine ecosystems.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Explanation: Only Statement 3 is correct
Statement 1 is incorrect: Dugong is categorized as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List.
Statement 2 is incorrect: They are found along the Indian coastline, primarily inhabiting warm waters around the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Gulf of Mannar, Palk Bay, and the Gulf of Kutch. Rani Jhansi Marine National Park in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is known for its diverse marine life, including dugongs (also called sea cows).
Statement 3 is correct: Habitat: Due to their dependence on seagrass beds for habitat and food, dugongs are restricted to shallow waters, where they spend the day feeding on seagrasses of the genera Cymodocea, Halophila, Thalassia, and Halodule.
Source: TH
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