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William Eschmeyer

American ichthyologist · United States · On the map · Lived 1939 to 2024 · aged 85

William Neil Eschmeyer was an American ichthyologist. He was the founder and developer of the database and reference work Catalog of Fishes, hosted by the California Academy of Sciences and available both on-line and in print.

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Awards

Joseph S. Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award in Ichthyology2019
Bleeker award2009

About this person

Country
United States
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1939 to 2024 · aged 85