collared mangabey; red-capped mangabey; white-collared mangabey
A species of monkey (Cercocebus torquatus). The name refers to the distinctive white collar. Used in zoological contexts.
The collared mangabey inhabits the forests of West Africa.
Standard katakana spelling for this animal name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but the word is usually written in kana; learners will almost always encounter the katakana form.
From English 'mangabey' (a type of monkey) and Japanese 白襟 (しろえり, 'white collar'), describing the animal's appearance.