The genus and species of a house cat is Felis catus.
House cats belong to the family Felidae, which includes other cats as well. The term ‘genus’ refers to a category that groups together species with similar characteristics, while ‘species’ is the specific identifier for an individual organism. In the case of the house cat, Felis is the genus and catus is the species name. This classification helps in understanding the evolutionary relationship of cats and assists in their study and care.