The smallest Old World monkey, from W Africa (Miopithecus talapoin); greenish with pale underparts; round head and long tail; partly webbed hands and feet; swims well; inhabits forest near water; also known as pygmy guenon.
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Miopithecus talapoin Angolan Talapoin |
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Miopithecus talapoin |
Talapoins are the two species of Old World monkeys classified in genus Miopithecus.
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