Common Short-tailed Bat vs Common Vampire Bat
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Common Short-tailed Bat
0.075 m
Human
1.75 m
Common Vampire Bat
0.09 m
| Common Short-tailed Bat | Common Vampire Bat | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 15–23 g | 25–50 g |
| Length | 5.5–7.5 cm | 7–9 cm |
| Wingspan | 28–35 cm | 35–40 cm |
| Top Speed | 25 km/h | – |
| Lifespan | 8–10 yrs | 9–12 yrs |
| Gestation | 115 days | 205 days |
| Offspring | 1–1 | 1–1 |
| Diet | Insectivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Resident | Sedentary |
| Habitat | Rainforest, Forest, Woodland, Garden, Farmland | Forest, Rainforest, Farmland, Savanna, scrubland |
| Regions | North America, South America | North America, South America |
| Family | Phyllostomidae | Phyllostomidae |
| Order | Chiroptera | Chiroptera |