What is another word for connochaetes?
Pronunciation: [kənˈɒkiːts] (IPA) 
Connochaetes is a genus of mammals that includes two different species of wildebeests, the black wildebeest and the blue wildebeest. The blue wildebeest, Connochaetes taurinus, is also known as the brindled gnu. The black wildebeest, Connochaetes gnou, is also referred to as the white-tailed gnu, due to the white hair on its tail. Other synonyms for the word connochaetes include the word "gnu" itself, which is often used when referring to both species of wildebeest. Additionally, in South Africa, the black wildebeest is sometimes called the "moo" due to the sound it makes while grazing. Overall, connochaetes and its synonyms are terms used to describe large, herbivorous mammals that are typically found in sub-Saharan Africa.
