Valdir Antonio Taddei (c.1962–2004) was a Brazilian professor of mammalogy, known for his expertise in bats and works on chiropteran phylogenetics and mammalian systematics.[1] He had a PhD in Biological Sciences (Zoology) and a Graduation in Natural History from the Paulista State University Júlio de Mesquita Filho.[2]
Valdir Antonio Taddei | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1960 |
| Died | 2004 |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Alma mater | Paulista State University Júlio de Mesquita Filho |
| Occupation | Zoologist |
Species described by Valdir Antonio Taddei edit
Honors and awards edit
- Eptesicus taddeii, a species of bat, was named after Valdir to honor his contribution to the study of bats.[3]
References edit
- ^ Aguiar, L.M.S.; Cerrados, E. (December 2004). "Obituary". Chiroptera Neotropical. 10 (1–2): 202.
- ^ "Google Translate". translate.google.com. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
- ^ "Eptesicus taddeii". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2020-03-12.