Valdir Antonio Taddei (1942–2004) was a Brazilian zoologist and professor of mammalogy, known for his expertise in bats and works on chiropteran phylogenetics and mammalian systematics. He had a PhD in Biological Sciences (Zoology) and a Graduation in Natural History from the Paulista State University Júlio de Mesquita Filho, where he taught until retiring.
Species described by Valdir Antonio Taddei
Chiroderma vizottoi Dekeyser's nectar bat Bokermann's nectar bat
Honors and awards
Eptesicus taddeii, a species of bat, was named after Valdir to honor his contribution to the study of bats.
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