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Alan M. Richmond is a Retired Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Curator of Amphibians and Reptiles at the Natural History Collections. His work focuses on the natural history, conservation, and phylogeography of amphibians and reptiles in Massachusetts and New England.
Education:
- B.S., University of Massachusetts, 1987
- M.S., Forestry and Wildlife Management, University of Massachusetts, 1990
- M.S., Biology, University of Massachusetts, 1995
- Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, 1999
Research Interests: Dr. Richmond studies the phylogeography of New England amphibians and reptiles, emphasizing how species recolonized the region post-glaciation. He also investigates population dynamics and habitat requirements of rare species to inform conservation efforts. His work integrates anatomical studies, live organism analysis, and collections-based research.
Labs/Teams: Maintains a living collection of amphibians and reptiles, along with preserved specimens, for teaching and research in the Department of Biology. Active in the Natural History Collections.
