Crocodilus SIAMENSIS skull
PU1253-1
This skull on a black silk cushion, comes from a Siamese crocodile (CROCODYLUS SIAMENSIS), a freshwater species now considered rare in the wild. Once widespread across Southeast Asia, it survives today in Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and Thailand, with only small fragmented populations. The destruction of wetlands and floodplains has pushed the species into decline, and there are now more individuals in farms than in natural habitats.
The crocodile this skull belonged to measured about 1 meter. Its 64 conical teeth were mainly used to catch fish, but could also grip amphibians, birds or small mammals. Adult males of this species can reach nearly 4 meters in length and weigh over 300 kg.
This specimen originates from a farm in northern Thailand, where crocodiles are primarily raised for leather. It is listed under CITES Appendix I, source D, certifying its legal captive-bred origin. The skull is displayed in a glass collector’s case, highlighting both its scientific value and its aesthetic presence.
The crocodile this skull belonged to measured about 1 meter. Its 64 conical teeth were mainly used to catch fish, but could also grip amphibians, birds or small mammals. Adult males of this species can reach nearly 4 meters in length and weigh over 300 kg.
This specimen originates from a farm in northern Thailand, where crocodiles are primarily raised for leather. It is listed under CITES Appendix I, source D, certifying its legal captive-bred origin. The skull is displayed in a glass collector’s case, highlighting both its scientific value and its aesthetic presence.
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