Carl H. Eigenmann

1863–1927 (age 64)

Ichthyologist

Biography

Carl H. Eigenmann charted new waters in ichthyology, cataloging freshwater species with a meticulous yet imaginative approach that expanded scientific understanding of aquatic biodiversity. His fieldwork and publications provided an enduring foundation for future researchers who study fish and their habitats.

Laid to rest in Greenwood Memorial Park, Eigenmann is honored for his scholarly rigor and his passion for sharing the wonder of aquatic life with curious minds everywhere.