Southern Naked-tailed Armadillo Skull Replica

Description

Southern Naked-tailed armadillo skull replica measures 3.1 x 1.7 x 1.3 inches. The Cabassous unicinctus skull is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.

Southern naked-tailed armadillos are smaller than many of their relatives. Unlike most armadillo species that feature large scutes, this animal’s tail skin contains only tiny scales.

A dark grey bony carapace made of squarish scutes covers the upper body. Ten to thirteen mobile rings divide the mid-section, which allows the animal to stay flexible.

The animal has a short snout and five clawed toes on every foot, featuring especially large middle claws on the front feet. These armadillos live across norther South America east of the Andes, ranging south into northern Paraguay and southern Brazil.

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Order: Cingulata
• Family: Chlamyphoridae
• Genus: Cabassous
• Species: C. unicinctus
• Binomial name: Cabassous unicinctus
• Conservation status: Least concern

The hairy armadillo juvenile skull replica serves helps your visitors understand the unique anatomy of Southern naked-tailed armadillo compared to its relatives. When you place it next to a three-banded armadillo skull replica, you immediately see the difference. The three-banded variety has a specific cranial tilt to seal its shell, whereas this cast features a flatter profile. It also illustrates why the Southern naked-tailed armadillo requires different head protection than the tiny, tree-dwelling silky armadillo skull replica. By comparing these models, you can show the more heavily armored six-banded armadillo skull replica.