Pale sand fox Skull Replica
$96.00
Pale sand fox skull replica captures the delicate cranial morphology of this Sahelian canid. Expertly cast from a CAS specimen for zoology research.
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Description
Pale Sand Fox (Vulpes pallida) Skull Replica Information
Pale sand fox skull replica measures 3.7 inches. Vulpes pallida 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.
Skull & Dental Characteristics
- Auditory Bullae: The skull features exceptionally large, well-developed auditory bullae, a cranial adaptation for hearing in desert and semi-arid environments.
- Sagittal Crest: Consistent with the Vulpes genus, the cranium typically lacks a prominent sagittal crest, resulting in a relatively smooth and rounded dorsal surface.
- Structure: The skull is described as small and slender, with a delicate rostrum and flattened profile.
- Dental Formula: Total of 42 teeth. The formula for one side of the mouth is:
- Upper Jaw: 3 incisors, 1 canine, 4 premolars, 2 molars.
- Lower Jaw: 3 incisors, 1 canine, 4 premolars, 3 molars.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Family: Canidae
- Genus: Vulpes
- Species: V. pallida
- Binomial name: Vulpes pallida (Cretzschmar, 1826)
Temporal Range & Conservation
- Temporal Range: Holocene to Present.
- Conservation Status: Least Concern IUCN Version: 3.1
Enhance your canid collection with these high-fidelity specimens. From the insular dwarfism displayed in the island gray fox and the deep mandibular fossa of the South American gray fox to the highly inflated auditory bullae of the African cape fox, these replicas offer incredible anatomical detail. Explore our professional-grade osteological casts in our fox and wolf replica store, perfect for serious collectors.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 3.7 × 1.13 × 1.8 in |
