| Tigrisoma | |
|---|---|
| Tigrisoma mexicanum | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Pelecaniformes |
| Family: | Ardeidae |
| Genus: |
Tigrisoma Swainson, 1827 |
Tigrisoma is a genus of heron in the family Ardeidae. Established by William John Swainson in 1827, it contains the following species:
The name Tigrisoma is a combination of two Greek words: tigris, meaning "tiger" and somā, meaning "body".