Small Tree-Finch Skull Replica
$85.00
This skull serves as a primary example of adaptive radiation in the Galápagos, specifically representing the transition from a seed-crushing ancestor to an arboreal insectivore.
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Description
Small Tree-Finch Skull Replica (Camarhynchus parvulus) Information
Small tree-finch skull replica measures 0.70 x 0.45 x 0.40 inches. Camarhynchus parvulus skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). Adult male. Made in USA.
The small tree-finch is the most common and widespread of the Galápagos tree-finches. The California Academy of Sciences maintains specimens that showcase the dainty cranial adaptations required for a primarily insectivorous diet.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves
- Order: Passeriformes
- Family: Thraupidae
- Genus: Camarhynchus
- Species: C. parvulus
- Binomial name: Camarhynchus parvulus (Gould, 1837)
- Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
This 1:1 scale museum-quality cast represents a premier anatomical model of an original adult male CAS specimen. It provides a detailed look at the decurved beak and specialized cranial structure that distinguishes this insect-eating specialist from other members of the Thraupidae family. Researchers can utilize this model as a critical comparative tool alongside our large cactus-finch skull, the medium ground-finch skull replica, or as part of the complete set of 12 Darwin’s finches. This Camarhynchus parvulus specimen delivers the exact morphological accuracy required for professional studies in adaptive radiation. Find more high-fidelity casts in our bird or aves replica store.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 0.70 × 0.45 × 0.40 in |
