Hairy-legged Vampire Bat

Diphylla ecaudata

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae

About

The hairy-legged vampire bat is one of three extant species of vampire bats. It mainly feeds on the blood of wild birds, but can also feed both on domestic birds and humans. This vampire bat lives mainly in tropical and subtropical forestlands of South America, Central America, and southern Mexico. It is the sole member of the genus Diphylla.

Fun Fact

It is the sole member of the genus Diphylla.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on the blood of wild birds, but can also feed both on domestic birds and humans.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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