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