Golden-headed Lion Tamarin Skull Replica
$121.00
Distinctive ridges on the parietal bone provide stable anchor points for the chewing muscles necessary to process tough native fruits and insects.
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Description
Golden-headed lion tamarin skull replica measures 2.2 x 1.4 x 1.4 inches. Leontopithecus chrysomelas skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. The skull is a sub-adult male. Made in USA.
The golden-headed lion tamarin skull exhibits a robust cranial shape. It possesses a narrow muzzle and large orbits for binocular vision. The basicranium features distinct sphenoidal pits. These pneumatized vacuities serve as a key diagnostic trait for the species. Its dentition follows a callitrichid formula of 32 teeth.
The skull showcases specialized, massive incisors while maintaining robust, pointed canines. In contrast to the anterior teeth, the cheek teeth remain small. This structure provides the depth perception required for canopy life.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Primates
- Suborder: Haplorhini
- Infraorder: Simiiformes
- Family: Callitrichidae
- Genus: Leontopithecus
- Species: L. chrysomelas
- Binomial name: Leontopithecus chrysomelas (Kuhl, 1820)
- Conservation status: Endangered
Collectors often pair this specimen with the Philippine tarsier skull replica to contrasts is compact size against the tarsier’s massive orbits. Similarly, the purple-faced langur female skull replica offers a fascinating look at leaf-eating primate morphology. You can also round out your display with the weeping capuchin monkey skull replica to your collection.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.5 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 2.2 × 1.4 × 1.4 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. |
