The little golden-mantled flying fox is one of the smallest species of fruit bat, weighs about 200 g (7 oz) and has a wingspan of about 76 centimetres (30 in).

[3] The little golden-mantled flying fox is native to the Philippines and Miangas (Palmas), the northernmost island in Indonesia.

In the Philippines, it is known from Balut, Camiguin, Leyte, Maripipi, Masbate, Mindanao, Mindoro, Negros, Panay, Sibuyan, Siquijor and Tablas.

[1] The little golden-mantled flying fox is a solitary species and does not roost in large groups as do many other fruit bats.

It is listed in Appendix II of CITES and occurs in a number of national parks and protected areas but nevertheless, the IUCN has rated it as "Near Threatened".