Francesca Raimonde LaMonte (or La Monte; 1895–1982) was a noted ichthyologist and a founding figure of the International Game Fish Association.
She began working with the museum two years after graduating from Wellesley College by translating scientific articles to English from French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Russian.
LaMonte conducted significant field work, specializing in big game fish such as marlins and swordfish.
Her years of science writing gained her the respect of prominent literary figures, including Ernest Hemingway, whom she advised on fish anatomical descriptions.
The genus of the South American armored catfish (Lamontichthys) is named after her, immortalizing her contributions to fish conservation.