At just Up to 50 g, the Vampire Bat is one of the lightest carnivore mammals (#32 of 32). Found in Americas, it inhabits caves, forests habitats.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Vampire Bat | Carnivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.1 kg | 50 kg | ↓ 100% |
| Height | 9 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 32 km/h | 48 km/h | ↓ 33% |
| Avg Speed | 32 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Vampire Bat inhabits caves, forests habitats. It can be found in Americas.
Typical coloring: Brown.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Vampire Bat is a colony-based species belonging to the Phyllostomidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Vampire Bat is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 32 carnivore mammals, the Vampire Bat’s weight of Up to 50 g is significantly lower than the group median of 50 kg.
Weight rank: #66 of 66 Least Concern species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humpback Whale | Up to 30000 kg | LC |
| 2 | Walrus | Up to 1200 kg | LC |
| 3 | Yak | 500–1200 kg | LC |
| 4 | Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | LC |
| 5 | Zebra | 400–900 kg | LC |
Related Species
How much does a Vampire Bat weigh?
A Vampire Bat typically weighs Up to 50 g, which is exceptionally low compared to the median of 50 kg among carnivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Vampire Bat?
The Vampire Bat is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Vampire Bat live?
The Vampire Bat is found in Americas, in caves, forests habitats.
How does the Vampire Bat reproduce?
The Vampire Bat has a gestation period of 50–70 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026