Silky Anteater Skull Replica

Description

Silky anteater skull replica measures 1.7 x 0.8 x 0.7 inches. The Cyclopes didactylus is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.

The silky anteater, also called the pygmy anteater, is a very special animal. This little creature lives in the thick forests of Central American and South America. Its home stretches from Southern Mexico down to Brazil. The animal spends most of its life high up in the tall ceiba trees.

These creatures are the smallest living anteaters in the world today. They have a much shorter faces than other species of anteaters. They also have large brain cases for their small size.

They have very thick, soft fur with a silver shine. This fur can range from soft grey to warm yellow. They have small black eyes and bright red soles on their feet.

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Order: Pilosa
• Family: Cyclopedidae
• Genus: Cyclopes
• Species: C. didactylus
• Binomial name: Cyclopes didactylus
• Conservation status: Least concern

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