Reeves’s muntjac Male Skull Replica

Description

The  Reeves’s muntjac male skull replica measures 6.4″ L. This museum-quality polyurethane resin cast is sourced from a California Academy of Sciences specimen, guaranteeing 1:1 anatomical accuracy. This 2-part skull features a separate cranium and mandible and is proudly Made in the USA.

The Male Reeves’s Muntjac Skull

The male Reeves’s muntjac skull offers a window into early deer evolution. This specimen features prominent bony pedicles. These permanent bone extensions support the antlers.

Unlike modern deer, the male muntjac retains large, “fanged” upper canines. These tusks serve as primary defense tools. This 1:1 replica helps researchers study the transition from fanged ancestors to antlered deer.

Verified Scientific Quality

This cast reflects the morphological integrity of a California Academy of Sciences specimen. Every suture and dental detail remains clear.

Educators use this model to show how skulls support both antlers and tusks simultaneously.

Scientific classification:

• 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

Biological Comparisons

Studies of the Muntiacus genus often focus on the unique frontal bone structure. For instance, you can view the female Reeves’s muntjac skull replica. That specimen entirely lacks the bony pedicles that males grow.

Additionally, the female replica provides a clear view of the smooth skull surface. It also shows significantly smaller canine cavities. These differences make the set essential for those studying cranial morphology across genders.