This species of bat feeds exclusively on blood. When it approaches its prey, it does not land directly on the animal, but rather, lands nearby and walks or hops up to the unsuspecting victim. Once the sight has been chosen the bat makes an incision in the skin and laps up the blood from the wound. The bite is relatively painless and rarely wakes a sleeping victim.

Size: 1" long, 0.4" wide, 0.5" high
Diet: Carnivore
Origin: South America

Class:Mammalia Order:Chiroptera Family: Phyllostomidae