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Panthera pardus (Leopard)

Synonyms: Felis pardus

Wikipedia Abstract

The leopard (Panthera pardus) (English pronunciation: /ˈlɛpərd/) is one of the five "big cats" in the genus Panthera. It is a member of the family Felidae with a wide range in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia. Fossil records found in Italy suggest that in the Pleistocene it ranged as far as Europe and Japan.
View Wikipedia Record: Panthera pardus

Infraspecies

Panthera pardus delacouri (Indochinese leopard)
Panthera pardus fusca (Indian leopard)
Panthera pardus japonensis (Chinese leopard)
Panthera pardus kotiya (Sri Lankan leopard)
Panthera pardus melas (Javan leopard)
Panthera pardus nimr (Arabian leopard)
Panthera pardus orientalis (Amur leopard) (Attributes)
Panthera pardus pardus (African leopard)
Panthera pardus saxicolor (Persian leopard)

Endangered Species

Status: Vulnerable
View IUCN Record: Panthera pardus

EDGE Analysis

Uniqueness Scale: Similiar (0) 
3
 Unique (100)
Uniqueness & Vulnerability Scale: Similiar & Secure (0) 
32
 Unique & Vulnerable (100)
ED Score: 7.76
EDGE Score: 2.86
Learn more at EDGE of Existence programme

Attributes

Adult Weight [1]  118.499 lbs (53.75 kg)
Birth Weight [1]  1.213 lbs (550 g)
Diet [2]  Carnivore (Vertebrates)
Diet - Endothermic [2]  100 %
Forages - Ground [2]  100 %
Female Maturity [1]  2 years 6 months
Male Maturity [1]  2 years 1 month
Gestation [1]  3 months 7 days
Litter Size [1]  2
Litters / Year [1]  1
Maximum Longevity [1]  27 years
Nocturnal [3]  Yes
Snout to Vent Length [4]  5.379 feet (164 cm)
Speed [5]  38.028 MPH (17 m/s)
Weaning [1]  3 months 20 days

Ecoregions

Protected Areas

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Ecosystems

Biodiversity Hotspots

Emblem of

Somalia

Prey / Diet

Prey / Diet Overlap

Predators

Canis lupus (Wolf)[9]
Crocodylus niloticus (Nile crocodile)[12]
Panthera leo (Lion)[6]
Panthera tigris (Tiger)[9]

Consumers

Range Map

External References

Citations

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