King Penguin Skull Replica
$151.00
The king penguin, reaching nearly 3 feet tall. This large flightless bird nests in colonies up to 10,000 individuals. They feed on fish & lantern fish, but their favorite is squid.
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Description
King Penguin Skull Replica (Aptenodytes patagonicus) Information
King penguin skull replica measures 8.2 inches. Aptenodytes patagonicus skull is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and jaw). 1:1. Made in USA.
The king penguin reaching nearly 3 feet tall, is second only to the emperor penguin in size. The adult king penguins have black feathers on their back, white feathers on their chest and underside, and bright orange feathers on their ear patches and just below their throat.
Adults also display an orange teardrop-shaped patch on the lower part of the bill. Fully grown king penguins may reach 33 to 37 inches in length and weigh about 31 to 37 pounds, with males weighing slightly more than females.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves
- Order: Sphenisciformes
- Family: Spheniscidae
- Genus: Aptenodytes
- Species: A. patagonicus
- Binomial name: Aptenodytes patagonicus Miller, JF, 1778
- Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Examine the specialized diving morphology of the king penguin with this 1:1 scale cast of a CAS specimen. Highlighting dense bone structure and supraorbital grooves, this replica compares perfectly with our magellanic penguin skull, African penguin skeleton, and Indian yellow-nosed albatross cast. Shop for more museum-quality replicas in our bird or aves replica store. This aptenodytes patagonicus model ensures the anatomical precision required for professional biologists.
Additional information
| Weight | 4.5 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 8.2 in |
