Red Fox Skull Replica

$91.00

This biology model helps students identify unique V-shaped ridges during lab sessions. It serves as a vital tool for teaching animal evolution.

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Description

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) Skull Replica Information

Red fox skull replica measures 5.7″. Vulpes vulpes skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.

Skull & Dental Characteristics

  • Rostrum: This specimen has a long, narrow snout. It has a flat forehead compared to larger canid species.
  • Temporal Ridges: The osteological features of this Vulpes vulpes specimen include low ridges that form a “V” shape.
  • Dental Formula: This zoological model features 42 total teeth. The formula per side is: 3.1.4.2 / 3.1.4.3.
  • Sagittal Crest: Mature Red fox skull replica specimens have ridges that meet at the back to form a single crest.

Scientific Classification

  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Mammalia
  • Order: Carnivora
  • Family: Canidae
  • Genus: Vulpes
  • Species: V. vulpes
  • Binomial name: Vulpes vulpes (Linnaeus, 1758)

Temporal Range & Conservation

  • Temporal Range: Middle Villafranchian 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 6.0 lbs
Dimensions 5.7 in