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.

Bison, Size, Population, Diet, & Facts

K-selected species, Population Dynamics, Reproduction & Survivorship

Unicorn fish, Naso Unicorn Fish, Characteristics & Habitat

Saro, mammal

Otter - Conservation, Classification, Habitats

Otter, Description, Habitat, Species, Distribution, Food, & Facts

American badger, mammal

Cross River gorilla, primate

Great horned owl, Size, Habitat, & Facts

Red-footed booby, bird

Baboon, African Primate, Social Behavior & Adaptations

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

Genus, Definition & Examples

Mustelid, Weasel Family, Adaptations & Characteristics

Wolverine, Size, Habitat, & Facts