Manatee, Trichechus senegalensis
•The manatee is found in both fresh and coastal waters throughout West Africa
•Despite an absence of published records the species is widespread throughout the Delta including mangrove creeks, and most common in the tidal freshwater zone where bankside-floating grass is present all year
•It is easily hunted and is highly edible, hence it has been wiped out almost everywhere
•Ịjọ emein resembles Mande terms, Maninka mǎ, Bamana mã̌ Tieyaxo ma