Southern Cassowary Skull Replica
$151.00
As a member of the Casuariiformes, the skull lacks the keel on the sternum found in flying birds, a key feature in ratite comparative osteology.
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Description
Southern Cassowary Skull Replica (Casuarius casuarius) Information
Southern cassowary skull replica measures 6.3 x 2.8 x 5.1 inches. Casuarius casuarius skull is a 1:1 museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of original specimen from private collector. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). Made in USA.
A horn like brown casque, measuring 5.1 to 6.7 in. high, sits atop the head. The bill can range from 3.9 to 7.5 in. The three-toed feet are thick and powerful, equipped with a lethal dagger like claw up to 4.7 in. on the inner toe.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves
- Order: Casuariiformes
- Family: Casuariidae
- Genus: Casuarius
- Species: C. casuarius
- Binomial name: Casuarius casuarius (Linnaeus, 1758)
- Conservation status: Least concern (IUCN 3.1)
Investigate the specialized morphology of one of the world’s most formidable flightless birds with this 1:1 scale museum-quality cast. This southern cassowary skull replica highlights the distinctive bony casque and robust bill structure essential for Casuariiformes osteology studies. It serves as a vital comparative tool alongside our ostrich skull replica, emu bird cast, and greater rhea skull. This Casuarius casuarius model provides the precise anatomical detail, including the honeycombed internal casque structure, required by professional biologists and natural history researchers. Shop for more museum-quality replicas in our bird or aves replica store.
Additional information
| Weight | 6.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 6.3 × 2.8 × 5.1 in |
