Leopard information
Diet, habitat, lifespan, size and speed for the Leopard, from the Animalsss field guide — with market prices, listings and guides as they arrive.
About Leopard
The leopard is one of the five extant cat species in the genus Panthera. It has a pale yellowish to dark golden fur with dark spots grouped in rosettes. Its body is slender and muscular, reaching a length of 92–183 cm (36–72 in) with a 66–102 cm (26–40 in) long tail and a shoulder height of 60–70 cm (24–28 in). Males typically weigh 30.9–72 kg (68–159 lb), and females 20.5–43 kg (45–95 lb).
Leopard facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Panthera pardus
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Habitat
- Forests, savanna & mountains
- A group is called
- Solitary
Conservation status
Source: IUCN Red List via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Class Mammalia
- Order Carnivora
- Family Felidae
- Genus Panthera
- Species Panthera pardus
Source: GBIF
Specs
Typical adult range
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What is the scientific name of the Leopard?
Panthera pardus. In the GBIF backbone taxonomy it sits in Class Mammalia, Order Carnivora, Family Felidae.
Is the Leopard endangered?
The IUCN Red List category recorded for Panthera pardus is Vulnerable (VU), read from the Red List category GBIF publishes for that taxon.
How long does a Leopard live?
12 to 17 years, from the field-guide figures shown on this page.
What does a Leopard eat?
Carnivore. Its usual habitat is forests, savanna & mountains.
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