However, there are many different subspecies of leopards, each with unique characteristics and geographic ranges. These subspecies are sometimes referred to as different "types" of leopards.
The number of recognized subspecies can vary depending on the source, but here are some of the most commonly accepted ones:
* African leopards:
* African leopard (Panthera pardus pardus)
* North African leopard (Panthera pardus panthera)
* Persian leopard (Panthera pardus ciscaucasica)
* Arabian leopard (Panthera pardus nimr)
* Indian leopard (Panthera pardus fusca)
* Indochinese leopard (Panthera pardus delacouri)
* Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis)
* Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya)
* Asian leopards:
* Javan leopard (Panthera pardus melas)
* Chinese leopard (Panthera pardus japonensis)
It's important to remember that these are subspecies, not different species. They can interbreed and are genetically very similar. However, they have unique adaptations to their specific environments and are often treated as distinct conservation units.