Nine-banded Armadillo Skull Replica

Description

Nine-banded armadillo skull replica measures 4.1 x 1.8 x 1.9 inches. The Dasypus novemcinctus is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a private collection. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in the USA.

The nine-banded armadillos live across North and South America. They thrive in the southern United States and Central America. These small animals have a shell made of bony plates and scales. This armor covers their back, head and tail.

These creatures stay active at night. They use sharp claws and a strong sense of smell to find food. They dig deep into the dirt for insects and grubs. Their digging skills help them catch many small invertebrates.

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Order: Cingulata
• Family: Dasypodidae
• Genus: Dasypus
• Species: D. novemcinctus
• Binomial name: Dasypus novemcinctus
• Conservation status: Least Concern

You can highlight the distinct traits of these species in a single display. The nine-banded armadillo skull shows a long snout built for foraging while the three-banded armadillo skull replica represents the only species that seals itself into a complete sealed sphere for protection.

Distinct pale-yellow plates define the six-banded armadillo skull replica. Pairing these three skulls with Leisey’s armadillo skeleton replica demonstrates how armor and size evolved within the armadillo family. This full set provides a complete professional story of armadillo history for display.