Area of Taxonomic Interest: Ichthyology
Country: United States
Homepage: http://hbs.bishopmuseum.org/staff/pylerichard.html
Role: Term ended August 21, 2024
Elected: December 2006, see BZN 63 (4): 222–223. Elected to Council December 2016, see BZN 73(2–4): 95.
Richard Pyle's main field of expertise involves the taxonomy and biogeography of coral-reef fishes. His other areas of interest include the use of advanced diving technology to document biodiversity inhabiting deeper regions of tropical coral reefs, and also the development of computer database systems (and associated data standards) for managing biodiversity information.
Summary of Research & Education:
He earned his PhD under the guidance of John E. Randall, and has worked in the Department of Natural Sciences at Bishop Museum since 1986. He has authored over a hundred scientific, technical, and popular articles, has been featured in dozens of documentary films, and has received a number of significant awards for his achievements. Rich's recent TEDx talk features biodiversity and informatics, while his previous TED talk focuses on diving.
Contact Details:
Ichthyology, Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice St.
Honolulu, HI 96817
USA
Ph: (808)848-4115
Fax: (808)847-8252
E-mail: deepreef (at) bishopmuseum (dot) org
ICZN is supported by the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, National University of Singapore (Company Registration No. 200604346E).
ICZN is an Associate Participant to the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) & a Scientific Member of the International Union of Biological Science (IUBS).
Correspondence to the ICZN should be directed to the Secretary (iczn@nus.edu.sg / +65 6518 8364).