Richard Dean Estes (1932-1990) was a paleoherpetologist, specializing in the evolution of extinct salamanders.[1]

He was awarded the Romer-Simpson Medal in 1990 by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology and served as an editor for the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology.[2][3]

Legacy

The taxa Estesina and Richardoestesia are both named in honour of Estes.

References

  1. ↑ Reptiles, Society for the Study of Amphibians and (1989). Contributions to the History of Herpetology. Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles. p. 240. ISBN 978-0-916984-71-7.
  2. ↑ "Romer-Simpson Medal Awarded to Richard Estes". Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. 10 (4): 524–524. 1990-12-20. doi:10.1080/02724634.1990.10011836. ISSN 0272-4634.
  3. ↑ "Back Matter". Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. 10 (4): 523–524. 1990. ISSN 0272-4634.
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