Vervet Monkey Male Skull Replica
$182.00
A refined bone structure and specific narrow zygomatic width confirms its biological provenance and has a nearly vertical orientation of the occipital bone.
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Description
Vervet monkey male skull replica measures 4.3 x 3.1 x 3.0 inches. The Chlorocebus pygerythrus skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
Commonly found throughout the African savanna and woodland territories, Vervet monkeys are a widespread species of Old World monkeys that tends to settle near reliable water sources. White fruit is their primary food source, they are highly resourceful forages known to supplement their diet with insects, bird eggs, and small reptiles.
This 4.3-inch skull replica showcases the intricate cranial architecture of these primates, including their specialized detention and the distinctively elongated nasal bones characteristic of their genus.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Primates
- Suborder: Haplorhini
- Infraorder: Simiiformes
- Family: Cercopithecidae
- Genus: Chlorocebus
- Species: C. pygerythrus
- Binomial name: Chlorocebus pygerythrus F. Cuvier, 1821
- Conservation status: Least concern (IUCN 3.1)
This 4.3 male vervet skull replica is a perfect starting point for looking at how different monkeys have evolved. If you put it next to the female vervet skull replica, you’ll see the female is noticeably smaller, usually around 3.5 inches. Beyond just size, the female lacks those long, sharp canines, giving it a much smoother appearance.
The differences get even more interesting when you look at the New World monkeys from South America. The three-striped night monkey skull replica is famous for its massive eye sockets. Since they are nocturnal, their skull is dominated by these huge orbits to help them see in the dark.
On the other hand, the squirrel monkey skull replica has a completely different profile. Even though it’s a small skull, it has a surprisingly long braincase. In fact, squirrel monkeys have the highest brain-to-body mass ratio of any primate.
Additional information
| Weight | 5.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 4.3 × 3.1 × 3.0 in |
| International Monkey Day - December 14th | International Monkey Day has been created to celebrate monkeys on December 14th, as well as “all things simian,” which includes lemurs, tarsiers, apes, and other non-human primates. It is a great day when it comes to raising awareness about different types of monkeys and primates around the world, as well as the issues they face and how we can help them. |
