John Salmon | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Tenison Salmon 28 June 1910 Wellington, New Zealand |
| Died | 4 May 1999 (aged 88) Rotorua, New Zealand |
| Siglum | J. T. Salmon |
| Alma mater | Victoria University College |
| Known for | collembola Save Manapouri campaign |
| Spouse |
Pamela Wilton (m. 1948) |
| Children | Guy Salmon |
| Awards | Doctor of Science (1946) Loder Cup (1967) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | entomology |
| Institutions | Dominion Museum Victoria University College |
| Author abbrev. (zoology) | Salmon |
John Tenison Salmon CBE (28 June 1910 – 4 May 1999) was a New Zealand photographer, entomologist, academic, conservationist, and author. His primary occupation was as an entomologist; first at the Dominion Museum (which later became Te Papa) and then at Victoria University College (now known as Victoria University of Wellington).