Genus Leontocebus (Noun)
Meaning
Tamarins.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Leontocebus consists of 13 species of tamarins that are primarily found in Central and South America.
- The Leontocebus tamarins are medium-sized primates, ranging in size from 0.4 to 0.6 kilograms.
- Leontocebus species have vibrant orange or red fur with white or black markings on their faces.
- The tamarins of the genus Leontocebus live in social groups and communicate with each other through vocalizations and scent markings.
- Researchers have found that the genus Leontocebus has been affected by deforestation and habitat loss in their native habitats.