Ichthyopedia: A Biographical Dictionary of Ichthyologists.

"Ichthyopedia: A Biographical Dictionary of Ichthyologists" is a new book by Pietsch and Anderson that provides short biographies of deceased ichthyologists and fish scientists. The book is a valuable resource for ichthyology graduate students preparing for exams and advisors looking for information on fish scientists. While the authors have made an effort to include fish scientists from diverse backgrounds and countries, there are some entries that lack additional context, such as the prominent eugenicist background of David Starr Jordan. The book does not provide a full count of the total number of entries, but it is estimated to have over 1,000 biographies. The author appreciates the inclusion of lesser-known figures and interesting stories within the entries. However, they would have liked more information on the representation of different genders and ethnicities. Overall, the book is seen as a valuable compendium of deceased ichthyologists that will help preserve their knowledge and inspire future research. [Extracted from the article]