Saimiri Sciureus (Noun)
Meaning
Small long-tailed monkey of Central American and South America with greenish fur and black muzzle.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Saimiri sciureus are small long-tailed monkeys found in Central American and South American regions.
- Squirrel monkeys are members of the species saimiri sciureus that belong to the new world primates family.
- Conservation status indicates saimiri sciureus population decreasing at present primarily because of pet trading in black market.
- Green forest habitats of Central and South America are the favorite destinations for animals that come under species saimiri sciureus.
- Male saimiri sciureus, the squirrel monkeys have higher weights and generally separate home ranges to manage various sized territories in distinct societies.