The giant golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus), also known as the
golden-capped fruit bat, is a species of megabat endemic to the Philippines. It is one of the
largest bat species in the world, weighing up to 1.4 kg (3.1 lb). It has the longest documented forearm
length of any bat species at 21 cm (8.3 in).
Some Interesting Facts
Golden-crowned flying foxes wingspan can reach 5'6" in length. Imagine Tom Cruise floating sideways.
They live almost exclusively on figs
Like nearly all megabats, they cannot echolocate, and must rely on their sight to navigate
