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Captorhinus Reptile (010420r)

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 Rare Complete Permian Reptile Skeleton (010420r)   ***SOLD ***** 06/21/20 KJ

  • Name: Captorhinus aguti (Cope) “Early Land Reptile”
  • A small stocky omnivore that lived in groups inhabiting the lower areas of what is now Oklahoma.Large head with prominent teeth and a “third Eye hole” in the top of the head for sensing changes in light and temperature.
  • The specimen has been completely reassembled in a life-like pose. The ribs, and pelvic bones are reconstructed.
  • This is a Complete 3 Dimensional specimen permanently mounted on rock.  *Interesting feature is the short tail. This animal could detach its tail when seized by a predator to allow its safe escape. This shortened tail shows that this is probably what happened to this animal and it was in the process of growing back.
  • Age: Permian (250 million yrs)
  • Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
  • Specifics:Very Nice Impressive Specimen with custom made case, Brass ID plate, and University of Kansas research manualExtremely Rare and very hard to obtain Museum Grade SpecimenFor a more detailed explanation click here: >
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  • *FOB – Due to the fragile nature of this specimen, it is non shippable by normal shippers. Requires a hand-to-hand pickup or Freight shipping. This will need to be coordinated before or after purchase. 
  • **** Price $4900.00,,,,,,,,,***SOLD ***** 06/21/20 KJ

Additional information

Weight 25 lbs
Dimensions 25 × 25 × 25 in