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Arctocebus calabarensis

Arctocebus calabarensis

9.9
A small primate from West and Central Africa that is active at night and has golden fur
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Arctocebus calabarensis
  • The Arctocebus calabarensis is notable for its slow movements and nocturnal habits.

Examples

  • Unlike other primates, the Arctocebus calabarensis has a short tail and distinctive golden fur.

  • In the dense forests of Central Africa, the Arctocebus calabarensis primarily feeds on fruits and insects.

  • Researchers in Cameroon recently spotted an Arctocebus calabarensis in the wild.

  • The Arctocebus calabarensis is a unique species of primate.

  • Did you know that the Arctocebus calabarensis is nocturnal?

  • The Arctocebus calabarensis is known for its large eyes, which help it see in the dark.

  • Many researchers are studying the Arctocebus calabarensis to learn more about its behavior and habitat.

Synonyms

angwantibo
vsArctocebus calabarensis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small monkey that lives in trees in West Africa with yellow or golden fur

is found in both West and Central Africa rather than only West Africa
golden potto
vsArctocebus calabarensis
9.9

A small yellowish animal from West African forests that is active at night and eats insects and fruit

is found in both West and Central Africa rather than only West Africa

Surface Forms

Arctocebus calabarensis singular
Arctocebus calabarensises plural

Morphology

Arctocebus + calabarensis

The phrase is a Latin binomial combining a genus name (Arctocebus, a nocturnal African primate) with a specific epithet, so a learner who knows the genus could infer it refers to a species of that primate. However, the epithet 'calabarensis' is non‑English and relies on taxonomic/Latin place‑name conventions (e.g. 'from Calabar'), which are not obvious to a B1 learner, making the compositional link only partly predictable.

Etymology

Arctocebus calabarensis comes from old Greek words and a place name: Arctocebus combines words that meant 'bear' and 'monkey', and calabarensis means 'from Calabar' in West Africa. So the name paints a picture of a small, bear-like monkey from Calabar, which fits this slow, golden animal that is active at night.