New records for the Manatee Trichechus manatus manatus Linnaeus, 1758 (Sirenia: Trichechidae) in Magdalena Department, Colombia

We report new records for the Greater Caribbean Manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus), for the Magdalena Department (e.g. state) based on direct and indirect observations and the reports of rescued stranded individuals. This threatened species inhabits wetlands and rivers within the department and uses marine coastal corridors as part of its habitat. Identifying the species distribution and understanding the fundamental aspects of its ecology may contribute to future conservation actions of this essential aquatic gentle giant.