Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of African monkey: "Colobus guereza" is a species of Old World monkey belonging to the genus Colobus. It is characterized by its distinctive black and white fur.
   • Physical description: It typically has a predominantly black coat with long, white hair forming a U-shaped mantle on its back and flanks, and a white tail tuft. The face is framed by white hair.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The colobus guereza is known for its striking black and white coloration.
  • Researchers observed a troop of colobus guereza in the Ethiopian highlands.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific classification: The term is used in zoological and ecological contexts to refer specifically to this primate species, , also commonly known as the mantled guereza or Abyssinian black-and-white colobus.
  • The diet of Colobus guereza consists mainly of leaves.

Variants and Related Words

• Guereza (n): A common name for this monkey.
  • The guereza's loud calls can be heard in the forest.
• Mantled guereza (n): Another name for the same species.
• Colobus monkey (n): The general group to which this species belongs.
  • Colobus monkeys are known for their lack of thumbs.

Synonyms

• Mantled colobus
• Abyssinian black-and-white colobus

Related Phrases

• "Colobus guereza population": Refers to groups of this species in a specific area.
  • The colobus guereza population in that reserve is stable.

Noun

1. a colobus monkey with a reddish brown coat and white silky fringes down both sides of the body