Anastasio Alfaro

Anastasio Alfaro (February 16, 1865 – January 20, 1951) was a Costa Rican zoologist, geologist and explorer.

Alfaro was director of the National Museum of Costa Rica, and whilst holding this position arranged the Costa Rican display at the Historical American Exposition in Madrid. Limon worm salamander Oedipina alfaroi is named after him.

References

External links
 Biography (in Spanish)

Category:1865 births
Category:1951 deaths
Category:19th-century zoologists
Category:Costa Rican biologists
Category:Costa Rican geologists
Category:Costa Rican explorers
Category:20th-century zoologists