1. A small to medium-sized African monkey of the genus Cercopithecus, typically having a slender build, long tail, and colorful facial markings.
Usage: Also called a guenon monkey or African green monkey in some contexts.; Zoological term; commonly used in wildlife and primatology contexts.

Examples

• The guenon is native to the forests and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa.
• Researchers observed a troop of guenons foraging in the canopy.
• The guenon's distinctive facial markings help distinguish different species within the genus.
• Guenons are highly social primates that live in groups of up to 50 individuals.
• The red-tailed guenon is one of the most recognizable species in the genus.