José H. Leal
Brazilian zoologist
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| Intro | Brazilian zoologist | |
| Places | Brazil | |
| is | Zoologist Malacologist | |
| Work field | Biology | |
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Biography
Dr. José H. Leal is a Brazilian-born malacologist residing in the United States. Between 1996 and 2013 he was the Executive Director of the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum, in Sanibel Island, Florida, and is currently its Science Director and Curator. Leal has numerous scientific publications and is also the editor of the malacological journal The Nautilus. He was president of the American Malacological Society between 2003–04, and is currently president of Conchologists of America.
Taxa
Taxa named in honor of José Leal include:
- Epitonium leali Garcia, 2011
- Tritonoharpa leali Harasewych, Petit, & Verhecken, 1992
- Dermomurex leali Houart, 1991