Scarlet Ibis Skull Replica
$121.00
The skull is prokinetic, meaning the upper mandible can flex upward at the base, which is an essential adaptation for grasping small crustaceans once they are detected by the tactile sensory pits.
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Description
Scarlet Ibis Skull Replica (Eudocimus ruber) Information
Scarlet ibis skull replica measures 8.0 x 1.5 x 1.5 inches. Eudocimus ruber skull is a 1:1 museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of original specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and jaw). Made in USA.
The Scarlet ibis is a species of ibis in the bird family Threskiornithidae. It inhabits tropical South America and islands of the Caribbean.
Adult plumage is virtually all scarlet. The feathers may show various tints and shades, but only the tips of their wings deviate from their namesake color. A small but reliable marking, these wingtips are a rich inky black (or occasionally dark blue) and are found only on the longest primaries.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves
- Order: Pelecaniformes
- Family: Threskiornithidae
- Genus: Eudocimus
- Species: E. ruber
- Binomial name: Eudocimus ruber (Linnaeus, 1758)
- Conservation status: Least concern (IUNC 3.1)
Review the specialized tactile morphology of this vibrant wading bird with a 1:1 scale museum-quality cast. This replica highlights the long, decurved bill and the microscopic bill-tip organ pits essential for Threskiornithidae osteology studies. It serves as a vital comparative tool alongside our boat-billed heron skull, greater flamingo cast, and roseate spoonbill replica. This Eudocimus ruber model provides the exact anatomical detail, including the specialized nasal foramina positioned for deep-substrate probing, required by professional biologists. Shop for more museum-quality replicas in our bird or aves replica store.
Additional information
| Weight | 3.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 8.0 × 1.5 × 1.5 in |
