noun
- Plural of guenon; small to medium-sized African primates of the genus Cercopithecus, typically with slender bodies, long tails, and colorful facial markings.
Usage: zoology; plural form
Examples
- Guenons are commonly found in the rainforests of West and Central Africa.
- The zoo's collection includes several species of guenons with distinctive facial patterns.
- Guenons are highly social animals that live in groups called troops.
- These guenons are known for their agility and acrobatic movements through the trees.
- Researchers studied the communication behaviors of different guenon populations.
- The colorful guenons attracted many visitors to the primate exhibit.