7 Unique Types Of Leopards You Should Know

1.African Leopard (Panthera pardus pardus):

The most common species, found in sub-Saharan Africa, known for its distinctive golden coat with dark spots.

2.Indian Leopard (Panthera pardus fusca):

A smaller subspecies found in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia, often adapted to forested areas.

3. Javan Leopard (Panthera pardus melas):

A critically endangered leopard species found only on the Indonesian island of Java.

4. Sri Lankan Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya):

A subspecies of the Indian leopard, native to Sri Lanka, known for its larger size and darker coat.

5.Arabian Leopard (Panthera pardus nimr):

A small, endangered leopard found in the Arabian Peninsula, adapted to desert and mountainous terrain.

6.Amur Leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis):

Native to the Russian Far East and northeast China, this critically endangered leopard is one of the rarest in the world.

7.Indochinese Leopard (Panthera pardus delacouri):

Found in Southeast Asia, particularly in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos, with a more slender body and lighter coat compared to other subspecies.