Scientific name Aotus Rank Genus | ||
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Lower classifications Aotus ericoides, Nancy Ma's night monkey, Gray‑bellied night monkey, Peruvian night monkey, Hernández‑Camacho's night monkey | ||
Aotus is an Australian genus of flowering plants, within the legume family Fabaceae. Aotus species, together with other species of the tribe Mirbelieae, are often called golden peas because of their distinctive small yellow flowers. They are endemic to Australia, occurring in all states except the Northern Territory. Aotus are evergreen species. Some are widely cultivated by gardeners for their ornamental value.
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Species
Aotus comprises the following species:
Species names with uncertain taxonomic status
The status of the following species is unresolved:
References
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