Reeves’s muntjac Female Skull Replica
$212.00
Reeves’s muntjac (Muntiacus reevesi), also known as the Chinese muntjac, is a muntjac species found widely in southeastern China (from Gansu to Yunnan) and Taiwan.
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Description
Reeves’s muntjac female skull replica measures 6.3″L. This museum-quality polyurethane resin cast is derived from a California Academy of Sciences specimen, ensuring 1:1 anatomical accuracy. The Reeves’s mjntjac female skull replica features a 2-part skull with separate cranium and mandible and is proudly Made in the USA.
Reeves’s muntjac female skull replica Cranial Anatomy
Female muntjacs lack the large tusks and bony stalks found on males. This replica shows the smooth skull top and the deep lacrimal fossae. These pits house the preorbital scent glands in living animals.
This 1:1 precision mold shows authentic dental formulas and sinus cavities. It meets high standards for scientific verification. Museums and collectors use this model for hands-on anatomy study and natural history displays.
Scientific conservation:
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Artiodactyla
- Family: Cervidae
- Subfamily: Cervinae
- Genus: Muntiacus
- Species: M. reevesi
- Binomial name: Muntiacus reevesi (Ogilby, 1839)
- Conservation status: Least concern
The male muntjac skull is a standout example of specialized skeletal evolution. View the male Reeves’s muntjac skull replica to observe the prominent bony stalks, or pedicles, that extend from the frontal bones to support antlers. Examining the male skull allows for a direct comparison of the reinforced muzzle structure and the enlarged alveoli (sockets) that house the signature elongated upper canines.
Additional information
| Weight | 6 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 6.3 in |
