squirrel monkey
Refers to squirrel monkeys, especially the common squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus). A zoological term but also used in general contexts like zoos.
I saw squirrel monkeys at the zoo.
Squirrel monkeys live in South America.
black-capped squirrel monkey
Usually written in katakana; the most common spelling for this animal name.
Kanji spelling; rarely used in practice. 栗鼠 means squirrel and 猿 means monkey.
Compound of 栗鼠 (risu, 'squirrel') + 猿 (saru, 'monkey'), literally 'squirrel monkey'. The katakana spelling リスザル is standard for animal names.