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3D model of a Gharial Skull (NHMW-ZOO-HS-40835)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.57756/hv3aks
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Publication date: 29 Aug 2025
Publisher: Naturhistorisches Museum Wien (NHMW)
Collections: 1. Zoology
Instrument: Artec Leo
Resource type: Dataset
Specimen: NHMW-ZOO-HS-40835
License: CC BY-NC
CC BY-NC 4.0 International
Tags: 3d model 3dmodel 3d-modell 3dscan 3d-scan 3dscanning 3d-scanning Bone Mandible Skull
Countries:
  • India
  • Nepal
Chronology: Holocene
Taxa: Crocodylia
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Winkler V., Haider A. (2025). 3D model of a Gharial Skull (NHMW-ZOO-HS-40835). NHMW Data Repository. https://doi.org/10.57756/hv3aks

Abstract

3D scan of a gharial skull (Gavialis gangeticus). Complete skulls of these animals are very rare, which makes this object quite special. These reptiles are domestic to Nepal and India and live in freshwater rivers. The gharial is one of the longest crocodiles and has the longest snout in relation to the size of its head. Even though their appearance may give another impression, these fish-eaters are no threat to humans.

Usage Notes

This dataset consists of two 3D models - the skull and mandible - with three files (OBJ, MTL and PNG texture) each. 

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File Description Size
NHMW-ZOO-40835_Gharial-Mandible_lowres.mtl 3D Model (MTL) of a Gharial Mandible (NHMW-ZOO-HS-40835) 0 MB
NHMW-ZOO-40835_Gharial-Mandible_lowres.obj 3D Model (OBJ) of a Gharial Mandible (NHMW-ZOO-HS-40835) 13.12 MB
NHMW-ZOO-40835_Gharial-Mandible_lowres.png 3D Model (PNG) of a Gharial Mandible (NHMW-ZOO-HS-40835) 4.01 MB
NHMW-ZOO-40835_Gharial-Skull_lowres.mtl 3D Model (MTL) of a Gharial Skull (NHMW-ZOO-HS-40835) 0 MB
NHMW-ZOO-40835_Gharial-Skull_lowres.obj 3D Model (OBJ) of a Gharial Skull (NHMW-ZOO-HS-40835) 13.2 MB
NHMW-ZOO-40835_Gharial-Skull_lowres.png 3D Model (PNG) of a Gharial Skull (NHMW-ZOO-HS-40835) 5.01 MB

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Image of the 3D Model of a Gharial Skull

Gharial Skull (NHMW-ZOO-HS-40.835)

Gharial Skull (NHMW-ZOO-HS-40.835) by Natural History Museum Vienna on Sketchfab