Where are vampire bats found?

The vampire bat belongs to the family Phyllostomidae, the leaf-nosed bat. There are three extant species of vampire bat: common, white-winged and hairy-legged. The common vampire bat has the largest range of the three species, extending from northern Mexico to Argentina, Chile and Uruguay in the south. read more

The common vampire bat is found in the tropics of Mexico, Central America, and South America. WATCH: Real-Life Vampires Hunt With Stealth Armed with sharp teeth, a blood-lapping tongue, and an anticoagulant in its saliva, the vampire bat's attack is so subtle that it can sometimes feast undetected. read more