Xiphactinus audax skull
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Xiphactinus audax was a huge predatory fish that lived during the Late Cretaceous, between 112 and 66 million years ago, in the inland seas that covered much of North America. It belonged to the group of ichthyodectiformes, large primitive bony fish that dominated the Cretaceous oceans. This animal could reach lengths of up to six meters and weigh over 400 kilograms, making it one of the largest predatory fish of its time. Its body was elongated and fusiform, adapted to fast swimming, allowing it to ambush its prey or pursue them in open waters. Its diet was carnivorous and consisted mainly of smaller fish, although some fossils show that it could swallow very large prey, even almost its own size, as evidenced by the famous specimen found in Kansas that preserves a complete Gillicus arcuatus fish.
The skull of Xiphactinus audax was long and narrow, potentially exceeding sixty centimeters in length. It had a light but solid bone structure, with wide openings that reduced weight without compromising strength. Its lower jaw was highly developed, accounting for almost half of the total head, giving it a pointed and aggressive appearance. The teeth were large, sharp, and conical, arranged in a single row along both jaws. Some of the front teeth reached six centimeters in length and were designed for grasping and tearing, not crushing. It did not have molar teeth, as its mode of feeding consisted of capturing its prey, sinking its teeth into it, and swallowing it whole.
The jaw apparatus was highly mobile, allowing it to open its mouth very wide, similar to that of certain modern fish such as groupers and tarpon. This ability to flex its mouth made it easier to swallow large, slippery prey. The joints of the skull and jaw were tightly fused, preventing dislocation during attack or swallowing. Its cranial design reflected a specialization for active hunting and swallowing of whole prey, a trait that distinguishes it among the large marine predators of the Cretaceous.
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Approximate measurements of the replica:
- 1:4 Scale Complete
- Length 221 mm
- Height 195 mm
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Width 158 mm
- 1:2 Scale Assembly Kit
- Length 442 mm
- Height 385 mm
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Width 315 mm
- 1:1 Scale Assembly Kit
- Length 885 mm
- Height 765 mm
- Width 629 mm
- Complete with hand-painted option and free shipping
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