Chinese Giant Salamander Skull

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BC-122 $126.00

One of the world's largest amphibians, the Chinese giant salamander can reach lengths of almost 5 feet and weigh up to 50 pounds. They have a broad, flat head with tiny, lidless eyes set on top. The vomerine teeth parallel the maxillary tooth rows in a long arc. The lower jaw is equipped with a series of small sensory tubercles that help this completely aquatic giant navigate its surroundings and hunt its prey of fish and crustaceans. They have an elongated body, short legs and a broad, flat tail. A giant salamander's skin is rough, porous and wrinkled, which gives it a large surface area for cutaneous respiration. They are said to live over 80 years.

They inhabit clear fresh water streams and ponds that contain many depressions and small caves in mainland China. During the breeding season males will stake out and defend a breeding cavity or small cave. The female enters and lays a string of approximately 500 eggs, which the male fertilizes externally and guards fiercely until they hatch. 1-part skull (jaw glued to cranium).

Conservation Status: Endangered

Scientific Name	Catalogue #	Size	Price
Andrias davidianus	BC-122	4 ¾" L X 4 ¾" W x 1 ½" H 12.2L x 12.3W X 3.8H (cm)	$126.00

ACCESSORIES:

Oval Display Base, Large $34.00

This oval black resin base is suitable for use with various Bone Clones items, and is a perfect contrast for showcasing the bone-color skulls. Available in 3 sizes: small OB-01, medium OB-02, and large OB-03.

You can customize certain skulls you purchase by displaying them on the base most appropriate for the size of that skull. Intended for generally smaller skulls from our collection. You will find these bases as an accessory option on product pages where we have determined a size match between the base and the skull .

Naturally, you may find many other uses for these display bases.