It is one of the largest bat species in the world, weighing up to 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)—only the Indian and great flying fox can weigh more. It has the longest documented forearm length of any bat …

Among members of the Megachiroptera, flying foxes (Pteropus) have a wingspan of 1.5 metres (about 5 feet) and a weight of 1 kg (2.2 pounds). The largest insectivorous bat is probably the …

Aug 22, 2022 · There are 79 bat species listed in the Philippines, of which 26 are megabats. As the largest bat in the world, the giant golden-crowned flying fox naturally trumps them all in …

The wingspan of the Giant Golden-crowned Flying Fox can reach up to 5 feet 6 inches (approximately 1.7 meters). Its weight typically ranges up to 2.6 pounds (about 1.2 kilograms), …

Nov 13, 2025 · The flying fox, a term used for large fruit bats belonging primarily to the genus Pteropus, is the world’s largest bat. These mammals, often called megabats, possess an …

Fun Fact: The giant golden-crowned flying fox is possibly the largest bat in the world – it’s wingspan averages more than 5 feet long and it is the heaviest recorded bat, weighing up to 3 …

The largest bats in the world are the flying foxes, or Old World fruit bats (family Pteropodidae), particularly those living in south-east Asia.

Nov 14, 2025 · Being the largest bat in the world, the Flying Fox boasts an impressive set of wings. With a wingspan of up to six feet, it possesses the largest wingspan among all bat …

The largest bats are the flying foxes, with the giant golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus) reaching a weight of 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) and having a wingspan of 1.6 m (5 ft 3 in). The second …

Feb 20, 2024 · The Livingstone’s fruit bat (Pteropus livingstonii) is an especially rare flying fox species, found exclusively in the Anjouan and Mohéli Islands. These bats have a wingspan of …