Mandrill Monkey Male Skull Replica

Description

Mandrill monkey male skull replica measures 10.9 x 5.1 x 5.7 inches. Mandrillus sphinx skull is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA. Please note the stand is not included nor available for purchase.

The male mandrill skull is incredibly tough because it has thick bony ridges on the tope and back. These structures provide strong anchor points for powerful muscles. In adult mandrills, the forehead bones are completely fused together.

Notice how the side of the skull overlaps with the top bones. This specific trait reinforces the braincase against the intense pressure of chewing. To protect the eyes during feeding, a solid ring of bone fully encloses the sockets.

Additionally, the long jawbones contain deep grooves that support the mandrill’s signature facial ridges.

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Order: Primates
• Suborder: Haplorhini
• Infraorder: Simiiformes
• Family: Cercopithecidae
• Genus: Mandrillus
• Species: M. sphinx
• Binomial name: Mandrillus sphinx (Linnaeus, 1758)
• Conservation status: Vulnerable

These replicas offer the precise visual detail required for a high-end professional gallery. You can highlight the morphological variety of African primates by paring this piece with the mona monkey male skull replica. Furthermore, the patas male monkey skull replica serves and an excellent reference for a more slender, terrestrial primate profile. You may also include the sooty mangabey female skull replica to provide a complete view of the cercopithecine lineage within your exhibit.