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. Since its description in 1831, three subspecies of …

Aug 22, 2022 · With a wingspan the size of a full-grown human, the giant golden-crowned flying fox is a megabat native to the Philippines.

Appearance: The giant golden-crowned flying Fox is named for the distinctive golden fur on their head. This coloring also earns them their other common name, the Golden-capped Fruit Bat.

The Giant golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus) is native and endemic exclusively to the Philippines. Otherwise called the Golden-capped Fruit Bat, this animal is the largest and one of the …

Aug 27, 2025 · The golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus), often described as a “giant fruit bat,” is one of the largest bats on the planet. With a wingspan that can stretch up to 5.6 feet, these …

Mar 20, 2025 · The giant golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus) is one of the largest bat species in the world. With its striking golden fur and an impressive wingspan, this rare megabat is a …

The giant golden-crowned flying fox gets its species name from the golden fur around the head, in sharp contrast to the black body. Like all other fruit bats, they have no tail. They are among the …