Classification Worksheet The cheetah are classified in the following manner.
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Subphylum: Vertebrata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Family: Felidae
- Genus: Acinonyx
- species: jubatus
Do you know why the cheetah is found in each of these groups?
Why do you think Acinonyx was chosen as the genus name for this cat?
Why are the genus and species names listed above in italics?
What is the derivation of the word cheetah?
What are the various criteria used to classify organisms?
What do you think are some of the features that separate cheetahs from other felids and what organ systems do they include?
© 2004, Arthur L. Buikema, Jr. All rights reserved