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Definition of squirrel monkey
squirrel monkey
Plural:squirrel monkeys
• noun
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A small, highly agile New World monkey of the genus Saimiri, native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, characterized by a white mask-like face, yellowish-orange coloration on the limbs, and a long, non-prehensile tail.
Example
"The squirrel monkey uses its long tail primarily for balance as it leaps swiftly through the dense Amazonian forest canopy."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Squirrel monkey. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/squirrel%20monkey