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About Herbert R. Axelrod

Birth

1927

Death

2017

Biography

Herbert Richard Axelrod was an American tropical fish expert, a publisher of pet books, and an entrepreneur. In 2005 he was sentenced in U.S. court to 18 months in prison for tax fraud.

Herbert R. Axelrod was a prominent American ichthyologist and zoologist who dedicated his life to the study of fish.

His most renowned work, the Encyclopedia of tropical fishes, is a fundamental reference for aquarium enthusiasts.

Throughout his prolific career, Axelrod wrote and published a total of 127 works on the aquatic world.

Beyond science, he stood out as a passionate patron and collector of everything related to marine life.

Born in Bayonne in 1927, his legacy remains an essential guide for those who keep tropical fish in their homes.

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