Red-shanked Douc Langur Skull Replica
$151.00
This brilliantly colored species is arboreal, living in the highest canopies of the forest where forward-facing eyes provide depth perception for giant leaps.
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Description
Red-shanked douc langur skull replica measures 3.9 x 2.8 x 3.1 inches. Simia nemaeus 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 skull displays anatomical traits unique to Old World monkeys. They have a robust, rounded braincase paired with a notably short, flat face. This species shows a narrow, downward-facing nostrils typical of all catarrhines.
The lower jaw is sturdy to support the heavy chewing required for a leaf-based diet. Accordingly, the skull maintains a 2.1.2.3 dental pattern. High-crested molars shear through tough foliage rather than peeling fruit skins.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Primates
- Suborder: Haplorhini
- Infraorder: Simiiformes
- Family: Cercopithecidae
- Subfamily: Colobinae
- Genus: Pygathrix
- Species: P. nemaeus
- Type species: Simia nemaeus
- Conservation status: Critically Endangered
Curators and collectors often pair the red-shanked douc langur skull with other specimens that highlight the diverse evolutionary paths and dietary specializations of Old World monkeys. To create a compelling comparative display, consider pairing this specimen with the purple-faced langur skull replica. This specimen provides a direct comparison within the langur family.
The black colobus male monkey skull replica is another member that shares the specialized leaf-shearing molars. Paring these specimens highlights the shared leaf-monkey adaptations across different African and Asian species. The rhesus macaque monkey skull replica is an essential specimen for any primate collection. Notably, it measures 3.9 inches in length, while showcasing a different facial profile.
Additional information
| Weight | 3.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 3.9 × 2.8 × 3.0 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. |
