Mammal Semnopithecus (Noun)
Meaning
Langurs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Semnopithecus is a genus of Old World monkeys native to South Asia and is commonly referred to as the langur or leaf monkey.
- Langurs are members of the Semnopithecus primates and their distinctive sounds can often be heard in the early morning.
- Grey langurs, belonging to the Semnopithecus genus, are also known to inhabit regions of the Indian subcontinent.
- Semnopithecus, more commonly known as the hanuman monkey, can often be seen roaming in groups and foraging for food.
- The Nilgiri langur is one of the species in the Semnopithecus genus of monkeys native to the Western Ghats in India.