Edward Hallowell (herpetologist)

Edward Hallowell
Born1808
DiedFebruary 20, 1860
NationalityAmerican
Scientific career
FieldsHerpetology
Medicine

Edward Hallowell (1808 – February 20, 1860) was an American herpetologist and physician.

He studied and practiced medicine in Philadelphia. He also was a renowned herpetologist who described 61 new species of reptiles.

In 1851, Hallowell was elected as a member of the American Philosophical Society.

Hallowell is commemorated in the scientific names of two species of frogs: Hyla hallowellii and Leptodactylus hallowelli.

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