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Callicebus

Callicebus

9.9
A small South American monkey with thick fur and a long bushy tail that often lives in pairs
  • noun
  • /ˈkælɪˌsiːbəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Callicebus is often recognized by its distinctive long, bushy tail.

Examples

  • The new species of the genus Callicebus monkey was found in an area of pristine Amazon rainforest.

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  • Researchers have discovered that the Callicebus can communicate with a variety of vocalizations.

  • Callicebus monkey

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  • Visitors to the rainforest are excited to see the Callicebus swinging from the trees.

Synonyms

titi
vsCallicebus
1 9.9

A small South American monkey with long silky fur and a long tail that cannot hold things

refers to the scientific genus for these same monkeys rather than the individual name
genus Callicebus
vsCallicebus
  • Specialized
9.9

Small South American monkeys called titis that have long soft fur and bushy tails

is the common name for that same scientific group
titi monkey
vsCallicebus
9.6

A small South American monkey with long soft fur and a tail that cannot hold things

focuses on the genus level for classification rather than the general animal

Compounds

genus Callicebus
  • Specialized
9.9

Small South American monkeys called titis that have long soft fur and bushy tails

Surface Forms

Callicebus singular
Callicebuses plural

Etymology

Callicebus comes from Greek parts kalli- ('beautiful') and kebos ('monkey' or 'long-tailed monkey'), so it means 'beautiful monkey'. A helpful way to remember this is that the name fits these small, furry South American titi monkeys with long, bushy tails that often live in close pairs.