Adelmar Faria Coimbra-Filho
BornJune 4, 1924
Fortaleza, Brazil
DiedJune 27, 2016
NationalityBrazilian
Known forPioneer in studies and conservation of lion tamarins
AwardsAugusto Ruschi Award from the Brazilian Academy of Sciences
Scientific career
FieldsBiology, Primatology

Adelmar Faria Coimbra-Filho (June 4, 1924 – June 27, 2016) was a Brazilian biologist and primatologist. He is a pioneer in studies of and conservation of lion tamarins. He is founder and Former Director of the Rio de Janeiro Primate Centre. Coimbra Filho's titi is named after him.[1][2]

Life and career

Coimbra-Filho was born in Fortaleza. He began his career in 1947. He rediscovered the black lion tamarin, and assisted in conservation of the golden lion tamarin through a zoo-based breeding program in collaboration with Devra G. Kleiman.[3]

His awards and honors include the Augusto Ruschi Award from the Brazilian Academy of Sciences.

References

  1. Kobayashi, Shuji; Langguth, Alfredo (1999). "A new species of titi monkey, Callicebus Thomas, from north-eastern Brazil (Primates, Cebidae)". Revta Bras. Zool. 16 (2): 531–551. doi:10.1590/S0101-81751999000200018.
  2. "Morre, aos 92 anos, Adelmar Coimbra-Filho". globo.com. 28 June 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  3. Siegel, Robert; Norris, Michele (2010). Biologist Devra Kleiman. NPR


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