Identify the Equation as a Parabola, Circle, Ellipse, or Hyperbola $$16 x ^ { 2 } + 9 y ^ { 2 } = 144$$

Identify the equation as a parabola, circle, ellipse, or hyperbola.
- $$16 x ^ { 2 } + 9 y ^ { 2 } = 144$$

A) Hyperbola
B) Circle
C) Ellipse
D) Parabola