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Fernando de Buen

Mexico
last updated on 08-Apr-2025

Fernando de Buen y Lozano (1895-1962) was a renowned Spanish ichthyologist and oceanographer whose significant contributions spanned across Spain and Latin America. Born in Barcelona, he later found himself exiled due to the Spanish Civil War, which led him to continue his work in Mexico, Uruguay, and Chile.

During his career, de Buen held prestigious positions such as the director of the Department of Science at the Oceanography and Fisheries Service in Uruguay, and he was a Professor of Hydrobiology and Protozoology. His research was extensive and impactful, especially in ichthyology, where he authored numerous scientific works and described various fish species, significantly enriching the zoological taxonomies of the studied regions.

Fernando de Buen's work is preserved not only in his numerous publications but also in the legacy of taxa named in his honor, reflecting his profound impact on marine biology and oceanography. His dedication to the field during his lifetime established him as a pivotal figure in Iberoamerican ichthyology.

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