LC Carnivore Caves, Forests
Up to 50 g
Weight
8–12 yrs
Lifespan
24–40 km/h
Top Speed
Americas
Found In
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.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| 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 | — | — |
| Lifespan | 10 yrs | 12.5 yrs | ↓ 20% |
Endemic to Americas
Habitat: Caves, Forests
Found In: Americas
Coloration: Brown
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Colony-based.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 50–70 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 8–12 years
Population & Outlook
LC Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List — one of 66 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Least Concern Species
Ranked #66 of 66 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | Toco Toucan | 540–700 g | LC |
| 65 | Tufted Puffin | 0.4–1 kg | LC |
| 66 | Vampire Bat | Up to 50 g | LC |