What is another word for cercopithecus?
Pronunciation: [sˈɜːkəpˌɪθɛkəs] (IPA) 
Cercopithecus is a genus of Old World monkeys that include various species of guenons, also known as African Green Monkeys. Some common synonyms for the word cercopithecus are guenon, vervet, talapoin, and grivet. Guenons are small to medium-sized monkeys with long, slender limbs and tails, and often brightly colored fur. Vervets, specifically, are known for their distinctive blue scrotum, while talapoins are among the smallest of the guenons and are found in central Africa. Grivets have a reddish-brown coat with lighter fur on their undersides and are native to Ethiopia and Somalia. While these words may be used interchangeably to refer to cercopithecus monkeys, they each have unique characteristics and traits that distinguish them from one another.
