Hubbs’ Beaked Whale Skull Replica
$780.00
Museum-quality 1:1 replica of a Hubb’s Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon carlhubbsi) skull cast from adult male specimen CAS 09833 MAM. This anatomically precise polyurethane resin cast captures the diagnostic arched jaw and massive tusks characteristic of mature males. Ideal for professional osteological study and educational display. Expertly manufactured in the USA.
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Description
Hubb’s Beaked Whale Skull Replica (Mesoplodon carlhubbsi)
- Dimensions: 32.8″ L x 14.2″ W x 14.2″ H (Cranium attached to Mandible)
- Museum Source: California Academy of Sciences (CAS)
- Catalog / Item #: CAS 09833 MAM (CA09833)
- 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: 35.0 lbs
- Shipping Weight: 38.5 lbs
Hubb’s Beaked Whale Field Information
- Catalog Number: CAS 09833 MAM
- Field Number: #K-62-09
- Date: 19 June 1962
- Location: San Simeon, San Luis Obispo County, 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 characterized by a long, narrow rostrum or “beak” typical of the genus Mesoplodon.
- Diagnostic Features: Adult males feature a distinctively arched lower jaw and a highly ossified rostrum.
- Mandibular Dentition: The mandible contains one pair of large, flattened, and rounded tusks located in the middle of each side of the lower jaw.
- Maxillary Dentition: The upper jaw is edentulous (toothless).
- Sexual Dimorphism: Only mature males possess erupted functional teeth; in females and juveniles, teeth typically remain buried within the gum tissue.
Hubb’s Beaked Whale Scientific Classification
- Domain: Eukaryota
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Artiodactyla
- Infraorder: Cetacea
- Family: Ziphiidae
- Genus: Mesoplodon
- Species: M. carlhubbsi
- Binomial name: Mesoplodon carlhubbsi
- Conservation status: Data Deficient (IUCN 3.1)
This cranial specimen serves as an anatomical reference for our specialized Hubbs’ beaked whale tooth replica cast.
This Hubbs’ beaked whale skull replica is an authentic reproduction molded from 1:1 scale (Life size) specimen: CAS 09833 MAM; Mesoplodon carlhubbsi; Adult male; Field #K-62-09; 19 June 1962; San Simeon, San Luis Obispo County, California (California Coast stranding).
Additional information
| Weight | 38.5 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 32.8 × 14.2 × 14.2 in |
