Bibliography Record

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Smith, Nigel J. H. (detail)
   
1981b
Man, fishes, and the Amazon.
New York, Columbia Univ. Press: x + 180. Tabs. Illus.
–Records two T. inunguis caught in 1977 near Itacoatiara, Brazil, by harpoon and seine, respectively. Manatees are said to be much rarer in Amazonia than formerly, but their meat is still sold illegally for US$0.40/kg (95-96).

Related Index Records (4)

Brazil
  x 1981b Smith, N.J.H. (TI; Itacoatiara, Amazonas; 95-96.)

Economic Uses
(SEE ALSO: Archeological Sites, Sirenia at; Hunting and Capture; Medicinal Applications; Religious, Superstitious, or Ornamental Use or Observance; Weed Control)
  x 1981b Smith, N.J.H. (TI; Itacoatiara, Brazil; meat US$.40/kg; 95-96.)

Hunting and Capture
(SEE ALSO: Accidental Death or Injury; Archeological Sites, Sirenians at; Captivity, Sirenians in; Conservation; Economic Use; Natural Enemies; Weed Control)
  x 1981b Smith, N.J.H. (TI; Itacoatiara, Brazil; nets, harpoons; 95-96.)

Trichechus inunguis (Natterer in von Pelzeln, 1883) Thomas and Lydekker, 1897
  x 1981b Smith, N.J.H. (Itacoatiara, Brazil; 95-96.)


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