Aquarium habitat
West Indian Manatee · Planet Zoo 2
West Indian Manatee in Planet Zoo 2: habitat type, biomes, barrier grade, space, temperature, group limits and breeding values — the numbers you need before you place the first rock.
At a glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Sirenia |
| Family | Trichechidae |
| Conservation status | Vulnerable |
| Native range | North America, South America |
| Biomes | Estuarine, Lakes and Rivers, Mangrove, Open Sea, Wetlands |
| Habitat type | Aquarium habitat |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | 3 m / 3.2 m (length) |
| Adult weight | — |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | 23°C to 30°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 1–8 |
| Group cap per sex | 7 / 7 |
| Salinity | Any salinity |
| Barrier strength grade | 2 |
| Barrier height | 1m |
| Climb-proof barrier | No |
| Water barrier allowed | No |
| Terrain mix | Sand 30–100%, Soil 0–50%, Rock 0–30% |
| Periodic food cost | $539.00 |
What this means for the build
- Barrier strength grade 2 with a minimum height of 1m is the Zoopedia requirement for this species.
- Keep the habitat between 23°C to 30°C; heaters and coolers are a running cost, not a one-off.
- Terrain mix must stay inside the ranges in the table: welfare checks the painted surface, not the object list.
- Group size runs 1–8 mixed; overstocking shows up first as social welfare warnings.
Lifecycle and breeding
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Age of sexual maturity | 7 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 13 months |
| Interbirth period | 23 months |
| Litter size | 1-1 |
| Reproduction difficulty | Easy |
| Age of sterility | 40 years |
| Mating system | Promiscuous |
| Offspring dispersal | None |
Enrichment that counts
- Food-based: Veggie Bundle
- Habitat: Rubber Duck, Submarine Buoy, Water Hoop, Bubble Blower - Airstone, Lattice Ball, Square Float
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with West Indian Manatee
- Sequence research, welfare and breeding for this species
- Check release readiness for this species
Source and version
Zoopedia record captured 2026-10-17 — official Zoopedia entry. Values change with patches; check the version before acting.
FAQ
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
What habitat does the West Indian Manatee need?
Aquarium habitat — biomes: Estuarine, Lakes and Rivers, Mangrove, Open Sea, Wetlands. Barrier grade 2, minimum height 1m.
What temperature does the West Indian Manatee habitat need?
23°C to 30°C
How many West Indian Manatee can live together?
1–8 mixed, cap per sex 7/7.
How long is the West Indian Manatee gestation?
13 months, with an interbirth period of 23 months.