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Presbytis

Presbytis

1 9.9
A monkey with a long tail that lives in Southeast Asian forests
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: presbytis
  • The endangered Presbytis monkeys are found in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra.

Examples

  • Researchers observed a group of Presbytis feeding quietly in the treetops.

  • Conservation efforts are underway to protect the habitat of Presbytis species.

  • Look at that Presbytis!

  • The Presbytis species are known for their long tails.

  • The endangered Presbytis monkeys are found in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra.

  • Researchers observed a group of Presbytis feeding quietly in the treetops.

  • Conservation efforts are underway to protect the habitat of Presbytis species.

Synonyms

langur
vsPresbytis
  • Indian
1 9.4

A long-tailed monkey from Asia that lives in forests and eats leaves

refers to a specific genus in Southeast Asian forests rather than the general group
Presbytes
vsPresbytis
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of Asian leaf-eating monkeys with long tails

is the same genus but uses a different standard spelling form

Surface Forms

Presbytis main

Etymology

The word Presbytis comes from the Greek presbytēs, meaning 'old man' or 'elder'. Many of these langur monkeys have long faces and pale beards that make them look a bit like little 'old men', so Presbytis became the name for this group of Southeast Asian monkeys.