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How large can a flying fox become?

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bat Livingstone's fruit bat (*Pteropus livingstonii*) in flight.

Flying foxes (genus Pteropus) are the largest bats, representing a significant size range within the order. Some species can reach a wingspan of up to 1.5 metres (5 feet). In terms of body dimensions, these mammals can attain a head and body length of approximately 40 cm (16 inches) and a weight of about 1 kg (2.2 pounds).12