Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Chiroptera
Family: Phyllostomidae
Scientific Name: Desmodontinae
Common Name: Vampire Bat
Group: Mammal
Number Of Species: 3
Location: Central and South America
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical regions
Colour: Brown, Grey, Black
Skin Type: Fur
Size (H): 7cm - 9.5cm (2.75in - 3.75in)
Wing Span: 15cm - 18cm (5.9in - 7in)
Weight: 19g - 57g (0.7oz - 2oz)
Top Speed: 40km/h (25mph)
Diet: Carnivore
Prey: Cows, Pigs, Tapir
Predators: Eagles. Hawks, Humans
Lifestyle: Nocturnal
Group Behaviour: Solitary
Life Span: 8 - 12 years
Age Of Sexual Maturity: 9 - 10 months
Gestation Period: 3 - 4 months
Average Litter Size: 1
Name Of Young: Pup
Age Of Weaning: 3 - 5 months
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Estimated Population Size: Sustainable
Biggest Threat: Habitat loss