João Florêncio de Salles Gomes, Brazilian herpetologist and physician (Tatuí, São Paulo State 03 September 1886 – São Paulo 29 May 1919)

Developed an original method for preparation of anti-dysenteric toxin

Elucidated the complete life cycle of botfly

With A. Neiva. Biologia da mosca do berne (Dermatobia hominis) observada em todas suas phases. Annaes Paul. Med. Cir. 8(9):197-209, 1917

DESCRIBED REPTILIAN TAXA

Genera

Ptychopis 1915

Species

Apostolepis cearensis 1915

Apostolepis longicaudata 1921

Drymoluber brazili 1918

Gomesophis brasiliensis 1918

Phalotris nasutus 1915

Ptychopis flavovirgatus 1915

Rhinocerophis cotiara 1913

Rodriguesophis iglesiasi 1915  

HONORS

Gomesophis Hoge & Mertens 1959 (Reptilia)