This large bat is recorded on islands off northwestern New Guinea. Golden to orange fur covers the shoulders and upper back, and the head is yellowish.
The mantle over the shoulders and upper back is golden to orange. Back hairs are brown and silky; the head is yellowish and the wings are dark brown.
It is recorded in primary and disturbed forest, village gardens, and on offshore islands. It is nocturnal and roosts alone or in small groups.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.