Gharial Skull Replica (1/2 Scale) - (Museum Quality)

This product is an exact half-scale replica of a gharial skull. This high-quality Gavialis gangeticus skull replica is a perfect addition to any collection or educational display. It captures the gharial’s unmistakable elongated, narrow snout, lined with interlocking, conical teeth, adapted for catching slippery fish in fast-moving river currents. Even at half scale, the replica displays the skull’s signature features with remarkable accuracy and anatomical detail.

Scale & Dimensions:

• Scale: 1/2 – Length: 12.5 in (31.7 cm)

Scientific Name: Gavialis gangeticus
Taxonomy: Animalia > Chordata > Reptilia > Crocodylia > Gavialidae > Gavialis

About the Gharial

The gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) is one of the most distinctive and endangered crocodilians in the world, found only in parts of the Indian subcontinent. Adult males can grow over 20 feet (6 meters) in length, with skulls stretching beyond 3 feet (1 meter). Their elongated jaws are filled with over 100 razor-sharp teeth, specialized for a fish-based diet. Males develop a bulbous growth on the tip of their snout called a ghara, used in vocalizations and courtship displays. Unlike other crocodilians, gharials are poor walkers but excellent swimmers, thriving in deep, clear river systems.

The gharial is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, with fewer than 1,000 individuals left in the wild due to habitat destruction, river pollution, and entanglement in fishing nets.

Skull Production

This half-scale replica was created using a precise 3D scan of an actual Gavialis gangeticus skull. It is cast in durable resin and hand-finished to emphasize the intricate bone texture, tooth arrangement, and cranial contours. Despite its reduced size, the model preserves all critical anatomical landmarks, making it ideal for detailed study and display without the space requirements of a full-size replica.

Perfect For:

• Crocodilian and reptile skull collectors
• Educators & museums exploring river ecology, crocodilian diversity, or conservation
• Herpetologists & zoologists studying skull specialization and feeding adaptations
• Artists & sculptors needing an accurate and compact crocodilian reference

This half-scale gharial skull replica is a scientifically faithful and visually stunning representation of one of the most specialized and endangered reptiles on Earth—an essential addition to any natural history, conservation, or educational collection.