angwantibo

noun

Meaning

A small, slow-moving nocturnal primate native to the forests of West Africa, characterized by its golden-brown fur and lack of a visible tail.

Examples

  • The angwantibo is often difficult to spot in the wild due to its nocturnal habits and camouflage.
  • Researchers studying primate evolution have focused on the unique skeletal structure of the angwantibo.

Synonyms: golden potto, primate, prosimian, nocturnal mammal