The harpy fruit bat (Harpyionycteris whiteheadi) is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae.

The specimens that he examined in Britain had been collected by English explorer John Whitehead, after whom the species name whiteheadi was chosen.

[3] The harpy fruit bat is frugivorous and eats from the viney pandans and some fig species.

[3][5] Male and female harpy fruit bats reach sexual maturity within a year.

[3] Harpy fruit bats are found on the Philippine islands of Biliran, Maripipi, Camiguin, Leyte, Southern Luzon, Mindanao, Mindoro, Negros, Cebu, Masbate, and Samar.

[1][3] This species is also subject to hunting for bushmeat, as bat dishes are locally popular for special occasions.