Endemic to Central and South Asia, the Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia) is a carnivore species inhabiting mountains, steppes habitats. Weighing 22–75 kg, it is classified as Vulnerable.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Snow Leopard | Carnivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 48.5 kg | 50 kg | ↓ 3% |
| Height | 60 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 50 km/h | 48 km/h | ↑ 4% |
| Avg Speed | 50 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Snow Leopard inhabits mountains, steppes habitats. It can be found in Central and South Asia.
Typical coloring: Grayish-yellow, Black.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Snow Leopard is a solitary species belonging to the Felidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
VU The Snow Leopard is classified as Vulnerable. There are 34 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 32 carnivore mammals, the Snow Leopard’s weight of 22–75 kg is comparable to the group median of 50 kg.
Weight rank: #20 of 34 Vulnerable species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sperm Whale | Up to 57000 kg | VU |
| 2 | African Elephant | 2700–6000 kg | VU |
| 3 | Great White Shark | Up to 2268 kg | VU |
| 4 | Hippopotamus | 1300–3200 kg | VU |
| 5 | Gaur | 600–1300 kg | VU |
Related Species
How much does a Snow Leopard weigh?
A Snow Leopard typically weighs 22–75 kg, which is near the global average compared to the median of 50 kg among carnivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Snow Leopard?
The Snow Leopard is classified as “Vulnerable”. There are 34 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Snow Leopard live?
The Snow Leopard is found in Central and South Asia, in mountains, steppes habitats.
How does the Snow Leopard reproduce?
The Snow Leopard has a gestation period of 90–100 days and typically produces 1-5 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026