Mugger Crocodile Skull Model Replica

Description

Mugger crocodile skull replica measures 11.5 x 4.0 x 2.5 inches. The Crocodylus palustris skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.

The mugger crocodile also called marsh crocodile, broad-snouted crocodile and mugger is a crocodilian native to freshwater habitats from southern Iran to the Indian subcontinent.

Medium body sizes define this species, yet they have the most broadest snout of any crocodile. A powerful tail and webbed feet drive them through currents, while sharp eyesight, keen hearing, and an excellent sense of smell track hidden prey.

Rough head scales lack any raised ridges, and large neck scales sit completely seperate from the main back armor. Sharp, keeled scales with serrated edges line their legs, and wide webbing coonects their out toes.

It is a powerful swimmer that uses its tail and hind feet to move forward, change direction and submerge. It belly-walks, with its belly touching ground and on land.

During the hot dry season, it walks over land at night to find suitable wetlands and spends most of the day submerged in water. During the cold season Crocodylus palustris basks on riverbanks, individuals are tolerant of others during this period.

Mugger crocodiles preys on fish, snakes, turtles, birds and mammals including monkeys, squirrels, rodents, otters, turtles, tortoises and dogs. It also scavenges on dead animals.

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Reptilia
• Order: Crocodilia
• Family: Crocodylidae
• Genus: Crocodylus
• Species: C. palustris
• Binomial name: Crocodylus palustris
• Conservation status: Vulnerable

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