Celebes Crested Macaque Monkey Skull Replica
$181.00
Additionally, the narrow nasal opening and deep maxillary ridges provide a clear view of the specialized bone structure used for efficient breathing.
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Description
Celebes crested macaque monkey skull replica measures 5.9 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches. Macaca nigra skull is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from the California Academy of Sciences specimen. Two-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Skull is male. Made in USA.
The Celebes crested macaque, is a unique Old World monkey from the tropical rainforests of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Moreover, people often recognize this species by its striking black face and the distinctive tuft of hair on its head. In addition, the macaque has a very short, vestigial tail that measures only about one inch long.
Furthermore, scientists classify these monkeys as primarily frugivorous, which means they eat mostly fruit. Consequently, because they face habitat loss and hunting, they currently hold a status of critically endangered.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Primates
- Suborder: Haplorhini
- Infraorder: Simiiformes
- Family: Cercopithecidae
- Genus: Macaca
- Species: M. nigra
- Binomial name: Macaca nigra (Desmarest, 1822)
- Conservation status: Critically Endangered
Furthermore, you can expand our comparative anatomy collection by exploring our other high-quality primate specimens. Specifically, you can compare the unique cranial features of this macaque with the robust sagittal crest of the Western lowland gorilla male skull replica, the delicate facial structure of the cotton-top tamarin skull replica, and the distinct elongated cranium of the Sumatran orangutan male skull replica. In addition, each of these museum-quality casts provide a durable and handling-safe alternative for our reach or natural history display.
Additional information
| Weight | 4.2 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 5.9 × 3.5 × 3.5 in |
| International Monkey Day - December 14th | International Monkey Day has been created to celebrate monkeys on December 14th, as well as “all things simian,” which includes lemurs, tarsiers, apes, and other non-human primates. It is a great day when it comes to raising awareness about different types of monkeys and primates around the world, as well as the issues they face and how we can help them. |
