The term 'West African Monkey' refers to two species of primates found in West Africa, the Talapoin (8 letters) and the Guenon (6 letters). The Talapoin is a small monkey that lives in the forests of Central and West Africa. It is the smallest of the guenon monkeys and has a distinctive yellowish-brown fur. The Guenon is a larger monkey that inhabits the tropical forests of West and Central Africa. It is characterized by its long tail and bright colors. Both species are important to the local ecology and are threatened by habitat destruction and hunting.