Leontocebus

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A group of small South American monkeys called tamarins

noun
/liˌɒntəˈsiːbəs/

Specialized

: Leontocebus

The golden-mantled Leontocebus inhabits the rainforests of the western Amazon basin.

Examples

Many researchers study the social behavior of Leontocebus groups in the wild.
Captive breeding programs have helped protect several species within the Leontocebus genus.
The Leontocebus is known for its distinctive fur.
Have you ever seen a Leontocebus in the wild?
Captive breeding programs have helped protect several species within the Leontocebus genus.
Many researchers study the social behavior of Leontocebus groups in the wild.
The golden-mantled Leontocebus inhabits the rainforests of the western Amazon basin.

Compounds

Leontocebus oedipus

Specialized

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A small South American monkey with a long white crest of hair on its head

Leontocebus rosalia

Specialized

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A small golden monkey from South America with a long soft mane like a tiny lion

Surface Forms

Leontocebus singular

Leontocebuses plural

Etymology

Leontocebus comes from Greek words leonto- 'lion' and cebus 'monkey'. So Leontocebus means 'lion monkey', a helpful image for remembering these small South American monkeys called tamarins because many have a golden mane or face like a little lion.