Black panther (melanistic leopard)
Panthera pardus
Lampart · odmiana melanistyczna
ok. 65 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- 31–65 kgSamce
Black panther (melanistic leopard) — size comparison
The melanistic leopard, Panthera pardus, commonly called a black panther, has a very dark coat. Its rosettes remain present but are easier to see in suitable li
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Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in cm
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approx. 65 cm
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Black panther (melanistic leopard) — size comparison — facts and sources
The melanistic leopard, Panthera pardus, commonly called a black panther, has a very dark coat. Its rosettes remain present but are easier to see in suitable light. Leopards inhabit forests, savannas, mountains and dry scrub in Africa and Asia.
Leopards usually live alone and often hunt at night. Daytime activity may be reduced near people. Prey may be stored in trees to protect it from other predators. Scent and calls communicate the presence of neighbours. Females raise the cubs, moving them between hiding places and gradually introducing them to independent hunting.
Lampart jest niezwykle wszechstronnym drapieżnikiem zasiedlającym lasy, sawanny, góry i suche zarośla. Sprawnie wspina się na drzewa i potrafi wnosić zdobycz wysoko ponad ziemię. Samce ważą zwykle około 31–65 kg według Animal Diversity Web; oficjalna karta CITES podaje dla gatunku do 80 kg i 50–70 cm w barku. To świadomie opisany wyjątek od progu 100 kg. Na planszy przyjmujemy 65 cm w barku, tak samo jak dla cętkowanego lamparta. Jest to punkt porównawczy w zakresie gatunku, nie średnia pomiarów samców.