genus
Desmodus
Desmodus is a genus in the family Phyllostomidae. This database currently files 1 species under it, recorded across 24 countries.
- Species filed
- 1
- Threatened
- 0
- Countries recorded
- 24
- With a free photo
- 100%
- Weight range
- 32.5 g
Best-known members of Desmodus
Ranked by popularity score.

Common vampire bat
Desmodus rotundus
How threatened is Desmodus?
1 of 1 species filed here have an IUCN category on record.
| IUCN category | Species | Share of assessed |
|---|---|---|
| LCLeast Concern | 1 | 100% |
Where is Desmodus recorded?
Species on file in this genus with sighting records in each country. Recorded sightings, not natural ranges.
- None on record
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4+
All species in Desmodus
| Common name | Scientific name | Family | Status | Weight | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common vampire bat | Desmodus rotundus | Phyllostomidae | Least Concern | 32.5 g | 24 |