Hammer-headed Female Bat Skull Replica Cast
$65.00
The hammer-headed fruit bat is found in the forests and swamps of equatorial Africa. It is Africa’s largest bat, reaching wingspans of up to 38 inches. They are frugivores, consuming figs, mangos, bananas and guavas.
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Description
Hammer-headed female bat skull replica cast measures 2.4 x 1.3 x 1.0 inches. Hypsignathus monstrosus skull is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
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The hammer-headed bat remains the largest bat in Africa. It reaches wingspans of 3.2 feet. This species is categorized by its massive robust skull. This skull is larger than any other African megabat. Also, contains a specialized dental formula of 28 to 30 teeth.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Chiroptera
- Family: Pteropodidae
- Genus: Hypsignathus
- Species: H. monstrosus
- Binomial name: Hypsignathus monstrosus H. Allen, 1861
- Conservation status: Least concern (IUCN 3.1)
Our hammer-headed female bat skull replica cast pairs well with our hammer-headed male bat skull replica cast. In addition, for a complete study, this specimen pairs well with our fruit bat skull replica cast for biology.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 2.4 × 1.3 × 1.0 in |
