Gorilla gorilla, Sula sula, and Other Animals Whose Names Are Tautonyms—the Same for Genus and Species

A tautonym is a two-part name for an animal in which the species and genus terms are exactly the same word. Some examples are Gorilla gorilla, Bison bison, and Boops boops. Learn more fun tautonyms, sourced from a science editor’s Twitter followers.
A tautonym is a two-part name for an animal in which the species and genus terms are exactly the same word. Some examples are Gorilla gorilla, Bison bison, and Boops boops. Learn more fun tautonyms, sourced from a science editor’s Twitter followers.

Blue-footed booby, bird

Genus, Definition & Examples

Gorilla, Size, Species, Habitat, & Facts

Wolverine, Size, Habitat, & Facts

Goliath grouper, Endangered, Reef-Dwelling, Apex Predator

Moose, Habitat, Size, Weight, Diet, Antlers, & Facts

Raccoon, Nocturnal Habits, Diet & Habitat

Gorilla gorilla, Sula sula, and Other Animals Whose Names Are Tautonyms—the Same for Genus and Species

Baboon, African Primate, Social Behavior & Adaptations

Ratel, Honey Badger, Africa & Carnivore

Red fox, Diet, Behavior, & Adaptations

Booby, Bird, Description, Habitat, & Facts