False Killer Whale Skull Replica

Description

False Killer Whale Skull Replica cast measures 24.0″L x 13.5″W x 11.5″H. Museum-grade polyurethane resin cast from California Academy of Sciences specimen: CAS 16454 MAM; Pseudorca crassidens; Adult male; Field #K-81-06; 13 June 1981; Leadbetter Beach, Santa Barbara, California (California Coast stranding). 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible) 1:1 scale (life- size). Made in USA.

False Killer Whale (Pseudorca crassidens) Skull Replica

• Dimensions (L x W x H): 24.0″ x 13.5″ x 11.5″  (Cranium attached to Mandible)
• Museum Source: California Academy of Sciences (CAS)
• Catalog / Item #: CAS 16454 MAM (CA16454)
• Components: 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible)
• Adult male
• 1:1 scale (Life size)
• Material: Polyurethane resin
• Origin: Made in USA
• Weight of Replica: 12 lbs
• Shipping Weight: 15 lbs

False Killer whale Field Information

• Catalog Number: CAS 16454 MAM
• Field Number: #K-81-06
• Date: 13 June 1981
• Location: Leadbetter Beach, Santa Barbara, California (California Coast stranding)
• Curation: California Academy of Sciences, Department of Ornithology and Mammalogy
• Sex: Adult male

Anatomy & Scientific Information (Skull and Mandible)

• Cranial Structure: The skull is robust and heavy, characterized by a short, broad rostrum and a wide, rounded forehead area.
• Dental Morphology: The specimen features large, conical, and incredibly strong teeth designed for seizing large prey.
• Mandibular Dentition: The mandible contains 10 pairs of large teeth.
• Maxillary Dentition: The upper jaw contains 10 pairs of teeth which interlock perfectly with the lower dentition.
• Mandibular Anatomy: The lower jaw is thick and powerful, reflecting the species’ role as a top apex predator within the dolphin family.
• Species Context: Despite the name, the False Killer Whale is a large member of the oceanic dolphin family. It is known for its highly social behavior and complex cooperative hunting strategies.

False Killer Whale Scientific Classification

• Domain: Eukaryota
• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Order: Artiodactyla
• Infraorder: Cetacea
• Family: Delphinidae
• Genus: Pseudorca
• Species: P. crassidens
• Binomial name: Pseudorca crassidens
• Conservation status: Near Threatened, Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1), CITES Appendix II

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This False Killer whale skull replica is an authentic, 1:1 scale (Life size) reproduction molded from specimen: CAS 16465 MAM; Pseudorca crassidens; Adult male; Field #K-81-06; 13 June 1981; Leadbetter Beach, Santa Barbara, California (California Coast stranding).