Philippine Tarsier Skull Replica
$91.00
This tiny native is from areas of Indonesia. They are nocturnal as evidenced by their large eye sockets. Their eyesight is vital for its arboreal lifestyle.
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Description
Philippine tarsier skull replica measures 1.5 x 1.0 x 1.0 inches. Carlito syrichta skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
The Carlito syrichta skull showcases extreme skeletal adaptations for a faunivorous lifestyle. Because this primate hunts insects and small vertebrates, it possesses sharp, pointed incisors and tall molars for crushing exoskeletons.
The animal has highly flexible neck vertebrae that allow for 180-degree head rotation in either direction. Elongated ankle bones, known as the tarsus, provide the explosive power needed for vertical clinging and leaping through the forest.
Finally, the large auditory structures house a complex middle ear capable of detecting vocalizations up to 91 kHz.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Primates
- Suborder: Haplorhini
- Family: Tarsiidae
- Genus: Carlito Groves & Shekelle, 2010
- Species: C. syrichta
- Binomial name: Carlito syrichta (LNNAEUS, 1758)
- Conservation status: Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1)
The Philippine tarsier lemur skull replica is a great tool for studying how primates evolve over time. First, this museum-quality cast pairs well with the black and white ruffed lemur skull replica for basic study. Next, you can use the ring-tailed lemur skull replica to compare dental shapes. You can also examine the Philippine flying lemur skull replica to contrast cranial shapes.
Additional information
| Weight | 3.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 1.5 × 1.1 × 1.1 in |
| International Monkey Day - December 14th | International Monkey Day has been created to celebrate monkeys on December 14th, as well as “all things simian,” which includes lemurs, tarsiers, apes, and other non-human primates. It is a great day when it comes to raising awareness about different types of monkeys and primates around the world, as well as the issues they face and how we can help them. |
