Six-banded Armadillo Skull Replica

$92.00

The six-banded armadillo skull replica is 4.9 x 2.8 x 2.3 in. This museum-quality cast of a private collector is 1:1 scale. Made in the USA for zoology.

Description

Six-banded armadillo skull replica measures 4.9 x 2.8 x 2.3 inches. The Euphractus sexcinctus skull is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from a private collection specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.

Six-banded armadillo also known as the yellow armadillo, is found in the grasslands and savannas of South America east of the Andes mountains. This species eats both plants and animals. They feed on palm nuts, tubers, and bromeliad fruit. Plants make up 90% of what they eat. These armadillos also eat ants, termites, carrion and small vertebrates.

Scientific Classification

  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Mammalia
  • Order: Cingulata
  • Family: Chlamyphoridae
  • Subfamily: Euphractinae
  • Genus: Euphractus
  • Species: E. sexcinctus
  • Binomial name: Euphractus sexcinctus
  • Conservation status: Least Concern

Start a premier exhibit by pairing the six-banded armadillo skull with the pink fairy armadillo skull replica and the nine-banded armadillo skull replica. Adding the dwarf armadillo skull replica shows the full range of diversity.

This set highlights the differences in skull shapes across South American species. You can use these life-size casts to bring a sharp edge to your educational story for your guests.

Additional information

Weight 4.0 lbs
Dimensions 4.9 × 2.8 × 2.3 in