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Scientific classification; ... Monkey is a common name that may refer to most mammals of the ... The most common monkey species found in animal research are the ...
Common name Scientific name and subspecies Range Size and ecology IUCN status and estimated population Arunachal macaque. M. munzala Sinha, Datta, Madhusudan, Mishra, 2005: Eastern Himalayas: Size: 36–77 cm (14–30 in) long, plus about 9–20 cm (4–8 in) tail [25] Habitat: Forest [26]
The name "rhesus" is reminiscent of the mythological king Rhesus of Thrace, a minor character in the Iliad. However, the French naturalist Jean-Baptiste Audebert who named the species, stated: "it has no meaning". [4] The rhesus macaque is also known colloquially as the "rhesus monkey". [5] [6]
The order Primates consists of 505 extant species belonging to 81 genera. This does not include hybrid species or extinct prehistoric species. Modern molecular studies indicate that the 81 genera can be grouped into 16 families; these families are divided between two named suborders and are grouped in those suborders into named clades, and some of these families are subdivided into named ...
Old World monkey genera include baboons (genus Papio), red colobus (genus Piliocolobus), and macaques (genus Macaca). Common names for other Old World monkeys include the talapoin, guenon, colobus, douc (douc langur, genus Pygathrix), vervet, gelada, mangabey (a group of genera), langur, mandrill, drill, surili , patas, and proboscis monkey.
The mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) is a large Old World monkey native to west central Africa. It is one of the most colorful mammals in the world, with red and blue skin on its face and posterior. The species is sexually dimorphic, as males have a larger body, longer canine teeth and brighter coloring. It is the largest monkey in the world.
Howler monkeys are widely considered to be the loudest land animals. According to Guinness Book of World Records , their vocalizations can be heard clearly for 3 mi (4.8 km). [ 11 ] The function of howling is thought to relate to intergroup spacing and territory protection, as well as possibly to mate-guarding.
Semnopithecus is a genus of Old World monkeys native to the Indian subcontinent, with all species with the exception of two being commonly known as gray langurs. [1] Traditionally only the species Semnopithecus entellus was recognized, but since about 2001 additional species have been recognized. The taxonomy has been in flux, but currently ...