Common harbour porpoise skull replica showing the osteological rostrum, spade-shaped dental alveoli, and a symmetrical cranial structure.
Common harbour porpoise skull replica showing the osteological rostrum, spade-shaped dental alveoli, and a symmetrical cranial structure.

Common Harbour Porpoise Skull Replica

$363.00

Common harbour porpoise skull replica measures 12.2 x 6.1 x 5.0 inches. The Phocoena phocoena skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast.

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Description

Common harbour porpoise skull replica measures 12.2 x 6.1 x 5.0 inches. The Phocoena phocoena skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of original specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium & mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.

The common harbour porpoise is one of six porpoise species. It is one of the smallest marine mammals in the world. As its name implies, it stays close to coastal areas or river estuaries. Because of this habit, it is the most familiar porpoise to whale watchers.

This animal often ventures up rivers. People have seen it hundreds of miles away from the sea.

The species is a little smaller than other porpoises. Calves measure about 26 to 33 inches long at birth. Adults grow to a length of between 4.6 and 6.2 feet. The females weigh more than the males. Females reach a maximum weight of around 168 pounds. Males reach a maximum weight of about 134 pounds.

Scientific Classification

  • Domain: Eukaryota
  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Mammalia
  • Order: Artiodactyla
  • Infraorder: Cetacea
  • Family: Phocoenidae
  • Genus: Phocoena
  • Species: P. phocoena
  • Scientific name: Phocoena phocoena (Linnaeus, 1758)
  • Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

To better understand the biodiversity of our coastal waters, compare this specimen with the short-beaked common dolphin skull, highlighting the distinct anatomical transition from porpoise to dolphin. The Dall’s porpoise skull replica adds a robust rostrum housing 26 pairs of spade-shaped teeth to your display. The tucuxi dolphin skull replica adds a unique river-dwelling baseline to show complete family diversity.

Additional information

Weight 30.0 lbs
Dimensions 12.2 × 6.1 × 5.0 in
National Dolphin Day - April 14th

While there isn't a national porpoise day, there is a National Dolphin Day on April 14th that celebrates dolphins, which are cetacean mammals that include porpoises.

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