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Forest Disc

Discus whitneyi

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Gastropoda ›Order: Stylommatophora ›Family: Discidae ›Genus: Discus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Forest Disc?
The scientific name of Forest Disc is Discus whitneyi.
What is the conservation status of Forest Disc?
The Forest Disc has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does Forest Disc belong to?
Forest Disc belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Forest Disc belong to?
Forest Disc belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Forest Disc belong to?
Forest Disc belongs to the class Gastropoda.
What order does Forest Disc belong to?
Forest Disc belongs to the order Stylommatophora.
What family does Forest Disc belong to?
Forest Disc belongs to the family Discidae.
What genus does Forest Disc belong to?
Forest Disc belongs to the genus Discus.

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