Multiple choice general knowledge Scientic Name of Cat Alopex lagopus Canis familiaris Canis lupus Felis domesticus Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation The domestic cat's scientific name is Felis domesticus (also known as Felis catus). Canis familiaris is the domestic dog, Alopex lagopus is the Arctic fox, and Canis lupus is the gray wolf.