noun
squirrel monkey
Refers to squirrel monkeys, especially the common squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus). A zoological term but also used in general contexts like zoos.
動物園でリスザルを見た。
I saw squirrel monkeys at the zoo.
リスザルは南米に生息している。
Squirrel monkeys live in South America.
Compound of 栗鼠 (risu, 'squirrel') + 猿 (saru, 'monkey'), literally 'squirrel monkey'. The katakana spelling リスザル is standard for animal names.