cercopithecus aethiops sabaeus

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Definition

Noun: * A species of Old World monkey: Cercopithecus aethiops sabaeus is a taxonomic name for a subspecies of the widespread African green monkey, also commonly known as the sabaeus monkey or the green monkey. It is characterized by a greenish-grey back and a distinctive yellow-tipped tail.

Usage Notes
  • This is a highly specific scientific (taxonomic) name. It is primarily used in academic, zoological, or primatological contexts to precisely identify this particular subspecies.
  • In everyday language, people are more likely to use the common names "green monkey" or "sabaeus monkey."
Examples
  • Scientific Context:
    • The study focused on the social behavior of Cercopithecus aethiops sabaeus in its natural habitat.
    • Researchers identified the specimen as belonging to the subspecies Cercopithecus aethiops sabaeus due to its yellow tail and specific cranial measurements.
Advanced Usage
  • The name follows binomial (and trinomial) nomenclature conventions: (genus), (species), (subspecies).
  • It may be italicized in formal scientific writing to denote it as a Latin name.
Variants and Related Words
  • Green monkey (n): The common name for the species .
  • Sabaeus monkey (n): A common name specifically for the subspecies.
  • Vervet monkey (n): A common name for a closely related species () within the same genus, often confused with green monkeys.
  • Old World monkey (n): The broader biological family (Cercopithecidae) to which this animal belongs.
Synonyms
  • Green monkey (general)
  • Sabaeus monkey
Related Terms (Scientific Classification)
  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Mammalia
  • Order: Primates
  • Family: Cercopithecidae
  • Genus: (Note: Modern taxonomy often places this monkey in the genus rather than ).
Noun
  1. common savannah monkey with greenish-grey back and yellow tail

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