Common Vampire Bat

Desmodus rotundus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae

About

The common vampire bat is a small, leaf-nosed bat native to the Americas. It is one of three extant species of vampire bats, the other two being the hairy-legged and the white-winged vampire bats.

Fun Fact

Common vampire bats share regurgitated blood meals with roost-mates who failed to feed that night — a rare example of reciprocal altruism that builds alliances and ensures group survival.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical and subtropical regions

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

9-12 years

Threats

Disease
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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