What is another word for Genus Leontocebus?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs lˈi͡əntə͡ʊsbəs] (IPA)

Genus Leontocebus is a group of New World primates that belong to the family Callitrichidae. There are multiple species within this genus, including Leontocebus fuscicollis, commonly known as the brown-mantled tamarin, and Leontocebus weddelli, known as the Weddell's saddle-back tamarin. Synonyms for the genus Leontocebus include callithrix and other names within the family Callitrichidae, such as ouistiti and marmoset. However, it is important to note that while some species within Leontocebus may have been previously classified under these alternate names, they are now recognized as distinct and separate species within the genus Leontocebus.

Synonyms for Genus leontocebus:

What are the hypernyms for Genus leontocebus?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Callitrichinae (subfamily), Cebidae (family), Ceboidea (superfamily), Eutheria (subclass), Leontocebus (genus), Mammalia (Class), Primates (order).

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