Panthera uncia
Population
~4,000-6,500
Estimated in the wild
IUCN Status
VU
Vulnerable
Population Trend
decreasing
Current trajectory
Range States
6
Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh
The Snow Leopard inhabits the high-altitude landscapes of the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau. Known as the "Ghost of the Mountains", it is a keystone species of alpine ecosystems.
High-altitude alpine and subalpine zones — rocky terrains, cliffs, and montane grasslands above 3,000 m
Species data from IUCN Red List. Range information based on known distribution.