Mammal · GBIF taxon 5218703
Golden-capped Fruit Bat
Acerodon jubatusAlso known as Giant Golden-crowned Flying Fox
Golden-capped Fruit Bats are enormous tailless flying foxes with long narrow wings and a golden patch across the head and shoulders. They travel between forest feeding areas at night and rest by day in large communal tree roosts.
flying foxforest pollinatorcommunal roost
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EndangeredConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXEndangeredRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Figs, other soft plant foods, leaves, nectar, and flowers
Predators
- large eagles
- pythons
- humans
ThreatsHunting, forest loss, roost disturbance, storms, and conflict around cultivated trees
HabitatsLowland forest, riverine forest, forest edge, and tall communal roost trees
Life spanPotentially twenty years or more, with exact wild longevity varying among populations
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyPteropodidae
- SpeciesAcerodon jubatus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskModerate
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- Why interaction risk is moderate
- Any bat may bite and carry pathogens; never touch, feed, or enter a roost.
- Why it is dangerous
- A stressed flying fox can bite or scratch, and direct bat contact can expose people to pathogens.
- How to recognize a risky encounter
- Confirm a very large tailless bat with a golden head patch and fox-like muzzle from afar.
- What to do
- Never touch barehanded; isolate people and pets and contact trained wildlife or public-health professionals.
- What to notice
- Document the golden crown, huge wings, and tailless body without approaching or illuminating the roost.
- Support conservation
- Keep distance, minimize noise and light, and share precise locations only with trusted conservation authorities.
Responsible observation
- Observe: Watch evening departures from far outside the roost's disturbance zone.
- Protect: Never reveal exact roost locations or purchase wildlife products.
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