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Nycticebus

Nycticebus

9.9
A group of slow animals that live in trees and are active at night in Southeast Asia
  • noun
  • /nɪkˈtɪsɪbəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Nycticebus genus includes all species of slow lorises found in Southeast Asia.

Examples

  • Researchers observed that Nycticebus species are primarily nocturnal and arboreal.

  • Conservationists are concerned about the decline in Nycticebus populations due to illegal wildlife trade.

  • The Nycticebus is known for its large eyes.

  • Many researchers study the Nycticebus in their natural habitat.

  • Conservationists are concerned about the decline in Nycticebus populations due to illegal wildlife trade.

  • Researchers observed that Nycticebus species are primarily nocturnal and arboreal.

  • The Nycticebus genus includes all species of slow lorises found in Southeast Asia.

Synonyms

loris
vsNycticebus
  • Indian
1 7.7

A small slow-moving animal like a monkey with very large eyes that lives in trees at night

is narrower and applies only to the Southeast Asian nocturnal group
slow loris
vsNycticebus
1 8.0

A small night animal like a monkey with big eyes that moves slowly

is the scientific genus name for that group

Compounds

Nycticebus pygmaeus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small, thick-bodied animal from southeast Asia that is active at night called the pygmy slow loris

Surface Forms

Nycticebus singular
Nycticebuses plural

Etymology

Nycticebus comes from two parts: nycti- meaning 'night' and -cebus meaning 'monkey'. So Nycticebus literally means 'night monkey', a helpful way to remember that these slow lorises are small, slow-moving animals active at night in Southeast Asia.