Hammer-headed Male Bat Skull Replica Cast

Description

Hammer-headed male bat skull replica cast measures 2.11 x 1.5 x 1.2 inches. The Hypsignathus monstrosus skull is a 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.

The male hammer-headed bat has an exceptionally large snout to house its specialized vocal apparatus. This unique facial structure contains massive resonating chambers.

The hammer-head bat is native to West and Central Africa as a large megabat species.

This frugivorous mammal consumes a variety of fruits including figs, bananas, and mangos, though scientists note a few rare instances of carnivory. During the night, the bat actively forages for food before sleeping in tree roosts and caves throughout the day.

Females consistently travel a set, predictable route to gather reliable fruits, whereas the mal wander much farther across the forest to locate the highest quality options.

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)

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