Edward Hallowell (herpetologist)

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

This article is about the herpetologist. For other people named Edward Hallowell, see Edward Hallowell (disambiguation).
Edward Hallowell
Born1808
DiedFebruary 20, 1860
NationalityAmerican
Scientific career
FieldsHerpetology
Medicine

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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