C. Richard (Dick) Tracy is an American biologist, a professor of biology at the University of Nevada, Reno.

He has also conducted research on reptilian herbivores including Galapagos Land Iguana, Chuckwallas, and the federally listed desert tortoise.

Twenty-four of his Ph.D. students and postdocs have become professors at colleges and universities all over the world, and seven are scientists in the U.S. Geological Service.

[7] He maintains a diverse research program including pure and applied projects in physiology, ecology, and conservation biology that has resulted in more than 170 publications.

Several projects incorporate principles, data, and analyses into strategies for preserving sensitive biological resources and for conservation planning.