Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of primate: Arctocebus calabarensis is the scientific name for a specific kind of strepsirrhine primate, commonly known as the Calabar angwantibo or golden potto.
   • A type of prosimian: It refers to a small, nocturnal primate found in the rainforests of West Africa, characterized by a slow, deliberate movement and a diet primarily of insects and fruit.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Arctocebus calabarensis is distinguished by its large eyes and short tail.
  • Researchers are studying the habitat of Arctocebus calabarensis in Nigeria and Cameroon.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: The name is used in biological classification to precisely identify this species within the genus .
  • The specimen was confirmed to be Arctocebus calabarensis through genetic analysis.

Variants and Related Words

• Calabar angwantibo: The common English name for .
• Golden potto: Another common name for this species.
• Arctocebus (noun): The genus to which this species belongs.
• Angwantibo: A term that can refer to the genus or its species.

Synonyms

• Calabar angwantibo
• Golden potto

Related Terms (Contextual)

• Prosimian: A suborder of primates that includes lemurs, lorises, and galagos. is a prosimian, not a true lemur.
• Strepsirrhine: The infraorder that includes prosimians with moist noses.
• Nocturnal: Active at night, a key behavioral trait of this species.

Noun

1. a kind of lemur