Cercopithecus talapoin

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Definition

Noun: * A small primate species: Cercopithecus talapoin is the common name for the talapoin monkey, the smallest species of Old World monkey (guenon) in Africa. It is characterized by its small size, greenish-olive fur, and habitat in swampy, riverine, and mangrove forests.

Usage and Examples
  • As a subject: " is primarily frugivorous, but also eats leaves and insects."
  • As an object: "Researchers are studying the social behavior of ."
  • In descriptive phrases: "The diminutive is often found near water sources."
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic/scientific context: The binomial name is used in zoological and academic writing to specify this particular species within the genus .
    • Example: "The phylogenetic study included Cercopithecus talapoin as a representative of the dwarf guenons."
Variants and Related Words
  • Talapoin (noun): The common name for this monkey.
  • Miopithecus (noun): The genus name sometimes used for talapoins (), reflecting alternative taxonomic classification.
  • Guenon (noun): The common name for monkeys of the genus , to which the talapoin belongs.
Synonyms
  • Talapoin monkey
  • Dwarf guenon
  • Miopithecus talapoin (alternative scientific name)
Notes on Meaning
  • This term is highly specific and used almost exclusively in scientific, zoological, or wildlife contexts. In general conversation, "talapoin monkey" is more common.
  • It refers strictly to the biological species, not to monkeys in general.
Noun
  1. smallest guenon monkey; of swampy central and west African forests

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