Valdir Antonio Taddei (1942–2004) 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 | |
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| Born | December 31, 1941 Urupês, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Died | August 7, 2004 (aged 62) São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Alma mater | Paulista State University Júlio de Mesquita Filho |
| Occupation | Zoologist |
Species described by Valdir Antonio Taddei
editHonors 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.