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Definition of Aotus trivirgatus
1. Noun. Nocturnal monkey of Central America and South America with large eyes and thick fur.
Exact synonyms: Douroucouli
Generic synonyms: New World Monkey, Platyrrhine, Platyrrhinian
Group relationships: Aotus, Genus Aotus
Generic synonyms: New World Monkey, Platyrrhine, Platyrrhinian
Group relationships: Aotus, Genus Aotus
Medical Definition of Aotus trivirgatus
1. A species of the subfamily aotinae, family cebidae, inhabiting the forested regions of central and south america (from panama to the amazon). Vocalizations occur primarily at night when they are active, thus they are also known as northern night monkeys. (12 Dec 1998)