Presbytes entellus

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Definition

Noun: * A species of Old World monkey: Presbytes entellus is the scientific name for the Hanuman langur, a species of gray langur monkey native to the Indian subcontinent. It is a large, primarily leaf-eating primate known for its long tail and terrestrial habits.

Usage
  • The term 'Presbytes entellus' is used in formal, scientific, or zoological contexts to precisely identify this specific species of primate. It is not used in everyday conversation.
  • Example: Presbytes entellus.
Advanced Usage
  • Taxonomic Classification: The name is used within the Linnaean system of biological classification, where is the genus and is the specific epithet.
  • Example: Presbytes entellus
Variants and Related Words
  • Hanuman langur: The common name for this species, widely used in English.
  • Gray langur: A general term for the genus (which sometimes includes ), referring to several similar species.
  • Entellus (specific epithet): The second part of the binomial name, sometimes used informally in historical zoological texts.
Synonyms
  • Hanuman langur
  • Common langur
  • (Historically) (a former scientific name)
Related Phrases
  • Sacred langur: A descriptive phrase referencing the animal's revered status in Hinduism.
  • Old World monkey: The broader biological group (family Cercopithecidae) to which this species belongs.
Noun
  1. langur of southern Asia; regarded as sacred in India

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