What is a scientific name for panther?

Answer 1

Panthera is a Genus of large cats, including lions (Panthera leo), tigers (Panthera tigris), leopards (Panthera pardus), and jaguars (Panthera onca). Black panthers are not actually an individual species, but a genetic trait called Melanism. Melanism is a rare trait, but is most common in jaguars and leopards. There have also been reports of melanistic tigers and cougars (Puma concolor) as well, though neither have had any confirmed cases. In captivity, Black Panthers, as jaguars and leopards, have been selectively bred, so that among zoos, labs, and preserves, there is effectively almost a subspecies of black jaguars or leopards.

Like in the case of black panthers, there are also "White panthers." While black panthers are simply a species of Panthera or Puma with a genetic trait, melanism, white panthers are, most commonly, leopards (most common) or jaguars, and sometimes cougars, with either albinism or leucism. They cannot (or are thought not to) be selectively bred, as black panthers can, so cases of white panthers are much more rare. Such conditions also occur in tigers, resulting in white tigers, and lions, but neither are considered "panthers," because of obvious physical differences, such as mane and stripes.

Generally, "Panther" may refer to any leopard, jaguar, or cougar with a condition causing unusual coat pigmentation. In North America, "panther" usually refers to Puma concolor. In South America, "panther" usually means Panthera onca. In some other areas, although including both Americas, "panther" may also refer to Panthera pardus. However, "Panther" itself does not refer to any specific species.

Answer 2

The Florida panther was designated Florida's state land animal by the 1982 state legislature. It is easy to see why the Florida panther drew the admiration of the state's leaders. The panther is a beautiful, wild cat that inhabits the regions of the state that best exemplify the natural interior habitat that Florida is best known for. Most Florida panthers live in the Everglades, which is like a wide, shallow, tall grass-filled, river that flows through the width of south Florida. Some panthers also live just outside the Everglades in parts of Broward, Collier, Hendry, and Lee counties. The Florida panther is an endangered species. The Florida panther is the last population of its species east of the Mississippi River. Now the Florida panther is protected by state and Federal Laws. Long ago, panthers used to be found in Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Missouri, and Mississippi. Gradually, as habitat was lost, panthers disappeared from these areas. In 1994, it was estimated that there were only 30 to 50 Florida panthers left. Besides loss of habitat, modern transportation has endangered the panther. Panthers often get onto the road, where trucks and cars can run over them. Many Florida citizens and other people throughout the United States who are environmentally aware have begun ways to save it. They have learned much about the panther. Florida panthers have many different names. Their scientific name is felis concolor coryi. Other names for this animal are cougar, mountain lion, tiger, puma, and catamount.

Florida panthers have a tawny, cinnamon, pale brown color. Their stomachs are white, and panthers' noses, tail tips, and places behind their ears are all dark brown or black. Panthers are long and slender, with short legs and ears. They also have small heads, but they carry them high. Panthers' paws have strong, thick pads. One of their distinctive characteristics is a crook at the tip of their tails. An average sized male panther would be about seven feet long, from its nose to its tail. Most male panthers weigh about 120 to 170 pounds, while most females weigh 80 to 120 pounds.

Answer 3

There is no such species as the Black Panther. The name is commonly given to leopards or jaguars with nearly all black coloring. The scientific name for the leopard is Panthera pardus. The scientific name for the jaguar is Panthera onca.

Answer 4

Panther is a generic term and does not apply to a single species. It may refer to a lion - panthera leo

a tiger - panthera tigris

a leopard - panthera pardus

a jaguar - panthera onca

a snow leopard - panthera uncia

To which species of panther were you referring?

Answer 5

Panther is a generic term and does not apply to a single species. It may

refer to:

a lion - panthera leo

a tiger - panthera tigris

a leopard - panthera pardus

a jaguar - panthera onca

a snow leopard - panthera uncia

Answer 6

Puma concolor coryi (it is a subspecies of P.concolor.)

Answer 7

Its genus is puma.

And its species is p. concolor.

Answer 8

Puma concolor coryi

Answer 9

The cat family

Answer 10

Felis Concolar Coryi.