The shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) is classified at eight taxonomic levels as follows: Domain - Eukarya, Kingdom - Animalia, Phylum - Chordata, Class - Aves, Order - Pelecaniformes, Family - Balaenicipitidae, Genus - Balaeniceps, and Species - Balaeniceps rex. This classification places the shoebill within the broader context of eukaryotic organisms, specifically within the bird category, highlighting its unique evolutionary traits.
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