Golden Crowned Flying Fox
What is golden crowned flying fox?
Key facts
The golden-crowned flying fox (*Acerodon jubatus*) is a species of megabat endemic to the Philippines, also known as the giant golden-crowned flying fox or golden-capped fruit bat. It is endangered and possibly the largest bat in the world.
Context
The golden-crowned flying fox is a megabat endemic to the Philippines, where it is also known as the giant golden-crowned flying fox or golden-capped fruit bat [1]. It is a type of flying fox and is listed as endangered [2]. The species feeds mainly on figs and other fruit, and faces threats from hunting and habitat loss [2].
Documented claims
- The golden-crowned flying fox is endemic to the Philippines, meaning it is found nowhere else in the world. [2]
- It feeds primarily on fruits of fig trees (Ficus), as well as banyan tree fruit and leaves. [2]
- Hunting pressure and severe habitat loss are the primary threats to this species. [2]
- It is possibly the largest bat in the world. [2]
Questions and answers
How big can a giant golden-crowned flying fox get?
It is possibly the largest bat in the world, but exact size measurements are not provided in the sources [2].
Are flying fox bats aggressive?
The sources do not mention aggression in flying fox bats [1].
What is the biggest bat ever recorded in history?
The golden-crowned flying fox is possibly the largest bat in the world, but the sources do not specify the biggest ever recorded [2].
What bat can fly 100 mph?
The sources do not mention any bat that can fly 100 mph [1].
Sources
- Giant Golden-crowned Flying Fox — batcon.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Giant golden-crowned flying fox facts, distribution & population - BioDB — biodb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)