Potto Female Skull Replica
$121.00
This species is native to the tropical forests of central and western Africa. They are a small prosimian that feeds on fruit and insects for nutrician.
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Description
Potto female skull replica measures 2.4 x 1.7 x 1.5 inches. Potos flavus 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 poto skull demonstrates specialized skeletal traits for a nocturnal arboreal existence. This primate has forward-leaning lower incisors that from a “tooth comb” for grooming and feeding. Its robust jaw can crush tough tree gum.
Because the skull features large forward-facing eyes for low-light vision, the small ears are often hidden by fur. Finally, the reinforced skull structure supports a unique defensive posture where the animal presents sharp, elongated neck vertebrae to predators.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Family: Procyonidae
- Subfamily: Potosinae
- Genus: Potos Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire & G. Cuvier, 1795
- Species: P. flavus
- Binomial name: Potos flavus (Müller, 1766)
- Conservation status: Near threatened
This potto female skull replica provides an accurate look at the skeletal traits of African primates. Compare this museum-quality cast to the Coatimundi coatis male skull replica to see the differences between prosimians and procyonids.
Analysis of the kinkajou honey bear skull replica clarifies the variation in arboreal mammal head shapes. Study the raccoon male skull replica to observe how diverse small forages have different jaw structures. These casts serve as durable tools for laboratory study and display.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 2.4 × 1.5 × 1.5 in |
