About Luis Howell-Rivero
Lived 1899 – 1986 (aged 86). Luis Howell-Rivero was a Cuban biologist and ichthyologist.
Luis Hugo Howell-Rivero (December 28, 1899, Havana - October 7, 1986, Florida Keys) was a Cuban biologist and anthropologist. In the 1920s and 1930s he identified numerous new species of animals, especially fish, in Cuba and the rest of the Caribbean. One example is Squalus cubensis, the Cuban dogfish. He helped establish institutions for the study of biology and botany throughout Central and South America and later in life became an expert for UNESCO.
Taxa described by Howell-Rivero See :Category:Taxa named by Luis Howell-Rivero
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Who was Luis Howell-Rivero?
Cuban biologist and ichthyologist (1899–1986)
When was Luis Howell-Rivero born?
Luis Howell-Rivero was born on 28 December 1899 in Havana.
When did Luis Howell-Rivero die?
Luis Howell-Rivero died on 7 October 1986 in Florida Keys.
What was Luis Howell-Rivero's occupation?
Luis Howell-Rivero was a biologist and ichthyologist.
What nationality was Luis Howell-Rivero?
Luis Howell-Rivero was Cuban.
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