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Based on scientific nomenclature, all bats are part of the order Chiroptera (from the Greek meaning hand+wing). There is many families within this order, and approximatley 1100 species, each with their own scientific name.

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Vampire bats are of the family Phyllostomidae of the order Chiroptera of Mammalia. The common vampire bat is Desmodus rotundus, the white-winged vampire bat is Diaemus youngi, and the hairy-legged vampire bat is Diphylla ecaudata.

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Bats make up the order Chiroptera, which has over 1,000 species. Each species has its own scientific name.

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"Desmodus rotundus" is a vampire bat.

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Desmodus rotundus.

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Desmodus rotundus

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Diaemus youngi

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