🌿Native Nature

Common Vampire Bat

Desmodus rotundus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Chiroptera ›Family: Phyllostomidae ›Genus: Desmodus

About

The common vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus) is a small, leaf-nosed bat native to the Americas. It is one of three extant species of vampire bat, the other two being the hairy-legged and the white-winged vampire bats. The common vampire bat mainly feeds on the blood of livestock, approaching its prey at night while they are sleeping. It uses its razor-sharp teeth to cut open the skin of its hosts and laps up their blood with its...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Vampire Bat?
The scientific name of Common Vampire Bat is Desmodus rotundus.
What is the conservation status of Common Vampire Bat?
The Common Vampire Bat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Common Vampire Bat belong to?
Common Vampire Bat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Vampire Bat belong to?
Common Vampire Bat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Common Vampire Bat belong to?
Common Vampire Bat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Common Vampire Bat belong to?
Common Vampire Bat belongs to the order Chiroptera.
What family does Common Vampire Bat belong to?
Common Vampire Bat belongs to the family Phyllostomidae.
What genus does Common Vampire Bat belong to?
Common Vampire Bat belongs to the genus Desmodus.