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Leopardo

Panthera pardus

Vulnerable ↓

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

15 years

Length

1.9 m

Weight

60.0 kg

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

El leopardo es un gran felino muy adaptable con la distribución geográfica más amplia de todos los félidos, presente en Africa, Oriente Medio y el sur de Asia en hábitats que van desde la selva tropical hasta el desierto. Solitario y principalmente nocturno, el leopardo es un poderoso trepador que almacena sus presas en los árboles. Los individuos melanísticos, los panteras negras, son comunes en poblaciones de bosques densos. Clasificado como Vulnerable a nivel global.

Fun Facts

✨ Leopards can carry prey twice their weight up a tree.
✨ Black panthers are actually melanistic leopards.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

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Distributed across China, India, Kenya, South Africa, and Tanzania. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Leopardo is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Carnivora (carnívoros)

Species

Panthera pardus (Leopardo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Leopardo

French Léopard

German Leopard

Arabic Al nimr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Leopardo?

The scientific name of Leopardo is Panthera pardus. It belongs to the genus Panthera.

What is the conservation status of Leopardo?

Leopardo (Panthera pardus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does Leopardo live?

Leopardo is found in Distributed across China, India, Kenya, South Africa, and Tanzania. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include China, India, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania.

What family does Leopardo belong to?

Leopardo (Panthera pardus) belongs to the genus Panthera, which is part of the taxonomic family Felidae.

What does Leopardo eat?

Leopardo is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Leopardo live?

Leopardo has an average lifespan of approximately 15 years in the wild.

Is Leopardo endangered?

Yes, Leopardo (Panthera pardus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Leopardo belong to?

Leopardo (Panthera pardus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).