Chlorocebus aethiops

**Definition:** A species of CERCOPITHECUS containing three subspecies: C. tantalus, C. pygerythrus, and C. sabeus. They are found in the forests and savannah of Africa. The African green monkey is the natural host of SIMIAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS and is used in AIDS research.

**Tree numbers:** - B01.050.150.900.649.313.988.400.112.199.120.126.110

**Synonyms:** - Cercopithecus griseoviridis - Lasiopyga weidholzi - Savanah Monkey - Cercopithecus griseus - Cercopithecus aethiops - African Green Monkey