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Replica Tuatara Skull

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Replica Tuatara Skull

Surviving representative of the ancient reptile order Rhynchocephalia, the tuatara is native only to a handful of islands off the coast of New Zealand. This very rare and endangered species resembles a lizard in appearance, but is physiologically unique among modern reptiles including a diapsid skull. The tuatara feeds on insects and small vertebrates.

 

Specifications:
  • 1:1 scale
  • High-quality polyurethane resin cast
  • 2-part skull (separate cranium and jaw)
  • Skull Length 6.3 cm (2.4 in.)
  • Skull Width 4.9 cm (1.9 in.)
  • Skull Height 3.3 cm (1.3)
Origin: New Zealand
Product of Bone Clones
Surviving representative of the ancient reptile order Rhynchocephalia, the tuatara is native only to a handful of islands off the coast of New Zealand. This very rare and endangered species resembles a lizard in appearance, but is physiologically unique among modern reptiles including a diapsid skull. The tuatara feeds on insects and small vertebrates.

 

Specifications:
  • 1:1 scale
  • High-quality polyurethane resin cast
  • 2-part skull (separate cranium and jaw)
  • Skull Length 6.3 cm (2.4 in.)
  • Skull Width 4.9 cm (1.9 in.)
  • Skull Height 3.3 cm (1.3)
Origin: New Zealand
Product of Bone Clones
$56.00

Original: $160.00

-65%
Replica Tuatara Skull

$160.00

$56.00

Description

Surviving representative of the ancient reptile order Rhynchocephalia, the tuatara is native only to a handful of islands off the coast of New Zealand. This very rare and endangered species resembles a lizard in appearance, but is physiologically unique among modern reptiles including a diapsid skull. The tuatara feeds on insects and small vertebrates.

 

Specifications:
  • 1:1 scale
  • High-quality polyurethane resin cast
  • 2-part skull (separate cranium and jaw)
  • Skull Length 6.3 cm (2.4 in.)
  • Skull Width 4.9 cm (1.9 in.)
  • Skull Height 3.3 cm (1.3)
Origin: New Zealand
Product of Bone Clones
Replica Tuatara Skull | Skulls Unlimited International