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Alouatta

Alouatta

9.9
A kind of large howler monkey from Central and South America
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Alouatta includes some of the loudest land animals in the world.

Examples

  • Researchers observed a group of Alouatta feeding high in the rainforest canopy.

  • Many Alouattas live in the tropical rainforests of Central America.

  • Alouatta populations are threatened by habitat loss and deforestation.

  • The Alouatta is known for its distinctive howling.

  • Many species of Alouatta are known for their incredible vocalizations during the dawn chorus.

  • The Alouatta monkeys are often seen swinging through the trees in their natural habitat.

  • In Central America, the Alouatta is recognized for its loud howls that can be heard from miles away.

Synonyms

howler
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4 6.8

A large monkey from Central and South America that makes loud calls

is the full scientific or descriptive name rather than an informal label
howler monkey
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  • US
2 3.8

A large monkey from Central and South American forests that makes very loud calls

is the broader genus label covering all such forest-dwelling monkeys
genus Alouatta
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  • Specialized
9.5

Large Central and South American monkeys that make very loud howling calls

is the same group but presented with common name and region information

Compounds

genus Alouatta
  • Specialized
9.5

Large Central and South American monkeys that make very loud howling calls

Surface Forms

Alouatta singular
Alouattas plural

Etymology

Alouatta comes from a native South American name for these monkeys and even sounds like their deep 'howl', so it helps you remember that they are the very loud howler monkeys.