Canis lupus, commonly known as the gray wolf, is classified within the Animalia kingdom, the Chordata phylum, and the Mammalia class. It belongs to the Carnivora order and is part of the Canidae family, which includes other canids like domestic dogs and foxes. The genus Canis encompasses several species, with C. lupus being the type species. This species is further divided into various subspecies, reflecting its adaptability and wide distribution across different habitats.
The Canis lupus familiaris is at the 16th level of classification and is considered to be a subspecies of Canis lupus. Canis lupus is the genus and species in which includes the dog.
Canis lupus familaris
Canis lupus familiaris
Canis lupus familiaris
Sub-species: Canis lupus familiaris Species: Canis lupus Genus: Canis Family: Canidae Order: Carnivora Class: Mammalia Phylum: Chordata Kingdom: Animalia
The wolf was previously classified as Canis lupus, but has now been reclassified as Canis lupus lupus to differentiate it from other wolf subspecies.
Canis lupus familiaris
canis lupus familiaris, or just canis lupus.
The scientific classification of dogs is as follows: Genus: Canis Species: Canis lupus familiaris
Domestic dog: Canis familiaris The Timber Wolf: Canis lupus
canis lupus canis lupus
The grey wolf is classifed as 'canis lupus' and the domestic dog is 'canis lupus familiaris' ie a sub species of the grey wolf.