Here's the breakdown of their classification:
* Kingdom: Animalia
* Phylum: Chordata
* Class: Mammalia
* Order: Carnivora
* Family: Felidae
* Genus: Panthera
* Species: *Panthera tigris*
While they have a distinct appearance, white tigers are not a separate species. They are a color morph of the Bengal tiger, meaning they have a genetic mutation that causes their white fur.