Taxonomy
Kingdom: animalia
Phylum: chordata
Class: mammalia
Family: phyllostomidae
Order: chiroptera
Genus: vampire bat
Species:
Evolution
All Subspecies: hairy-legged vampire bat, and white-winged vampire bat
How long has this species been in existence: 26 million years ago
closest living relative to this species: big-eared woolly bat
3 ancestors of this species:
Description
Physical description: the muzzle is compact and looks swollen, and the ears are pointy
Point key characteristics:
Size: 2.8-3.5 inches
Weight: 1.2 oz
Life span:
Differences between males and females: