Eryops megacephalus Skeleton Replica

Description

Eryops megacephalus skeleton replica measures 66.0 x 35.4 x 18.0 inches. Eryops megacephalus skeleton is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a AMNH specimen. 1:1 scale. Made in USA. Skeleton is disarticulated.

Important Production and Shipping Notice

This museum-quality replica is made to order. It requires additional time for casting. Please call our customer service team at 1-509-951-3557 to check current availability and turnaround times. Additional shipping charges may apply. Please contact our sales team for a personalized shipping quote to your location.

Eryops megacephalus means long eye in Greek. This common amphibian lived in Permian period swamps.

This meat-eater had a thick body with very wide ribs. It possessed a strong spine, four short, strong legs, a short tail. The wide, long skull held many sharp teeth.

The beast grew to about five feet long. It ranked as one of the largest land animals of its time. This fierce hunter caught food on land and in water. Collectors found this specimen in the Wichita Basin, Texas. It dates back to the Lower Permian age, about 270 million years ago.

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Order: †Temnospondyli
• Family: †Eryopidae
• Genus: †Eryops
• Species: †E. megacephalus
• Binomial name: †Eryops megacephalus
• Conservation Status: Extinct

Enhance your Permian swamp gallery with the Eryops megacephalus skull replica to display a broad, flat bone cast. Put this thick-headed hunter skull next to the tertema skull replica to let guests compare wide jaw frames with long fish-catching snouts.

Set the narrow cosgriffius skull replica on the same shelf to show alternative river hunting head types. Finish this swamp layout with ethe unique eocyclotosaurus appetolatus skull replica to track a different land and water animal line. This clean choice links distinct ancient skull shapes to teach your visitors about early food chains.