River Dolphin Skull Replica (Museum Quality)

This product is an exact replica of a river dolphin skull, meticulously crafted to showcase the unique and specialized cranial structure of these remarkable freshwater mammals. Available in both full and reduced scales, this high-quality skull replica is ideal for natural history collections, educational displays, or for enthusiasts of unique aquatic mammals.

**Sizes**

Scale: 1:1 Length: 13″ (33 cm)

Scale: 2/3 Length: 8.58″ (21.79 cm)

**Scientific Name:** *Inia geoffrensis* (Amazon river dolphin or "boto")

**Taxonomy:** Animalia > Chordata > Mammalia > Cetacea > Iniidae > *Inia*

The Amazon river dolphin (*Inia geoffrensis*), commonly known as the boto, is one of the most well-known river dolphins, adapted to the murky freshwater rivers of the Amazon Basin. Its skull is distinctive, with a long, narrow snout lined with conical teeth, adapted for catching fish in flooded forests and river environments. Unlike oceanic dolphins, the boto’s skull allows for a greater range of head movement, helping it navigate around obstacles in complex, forested waters.

This replica is created from a highly accurate 3D scan of an authentic river dolphin skull, cast in durable resin, and hand-painted to ensure every detail—from the elongated jaw to the fine cranial structures—is captured with precision.

Ideal for marine biologists, educators, and collectors, this river dolphin skull replica provides an insightful look into the anatomy and adaptations of one of the most unique and ecologically significant freshwater mammals.