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Genus Erythrocebus

Description:

Genus Erythrocebus refers to a taxonomic classification for a specific group of primates known as red colobus monkeys. It is a genus within the family Cercopithecidae and is characterized by its bright red or reddish-brown fur.

Sample Sentences:

• The genus Erythrocebus includes two recognized species, the Central African red colobus (Erythrocebus poliocephalus) and the Niger Delta red colobus (Erythrocebus patas).
• Erythrocebus monkeys are primarily found in the forests and wooded areas of Central and West Africa.
• The fur color of genus Erythrocebus monkeys serves as effective camouflage among the dense foliage.
• Researchers are studying the behavior and social structures of genus Erythrocebus monkeys in their natural habitat.
• The population of the Niger Delta red colobus, a species within the genus Erythrocebus, is declining due to habitat loss.

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