Journal of Vertebrate Biology

 open access journal 
Institute of Vertebrate Biology
Faculty of Environmental Sciences

Journal Overview

The Journal of Vertebrate Biology (formerly Folia Zoologica, founded in 1938) publishes high-quality original research papers of broad interest. The Journal welcomes papers on the behaviour, ecology, physiology, anatomy, developmental biology, taxonomy, and evolution of vertebrates, including research at the interface of these disciplines.

Latest Articles

Ectoparasite load increase in reproductively active sand lizards

Radovan SMOLINSKÝ, Zuzana HIADLOVSKÁ and Natália MARTÍNKOVÁ
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2020, 70(2): 20128 DOI:10.25225/jvb.20128
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Published on: 17 March 2021

Alien and invasive terrestrial vertebrate species on Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece

Marie STILLE, Ioannis GASTERATOS and Bo STILLE
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2020, 70(1): 20126 DOI:10.25225/jvb.20126
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Published on: 17 March 2021

Comparative morphology and morphometry of the micropyle of two Korean rice-fishes, Oryzias latipes and Oryzias sinensis (Pisces, Adrianichthyidae)

Hyun T. KIM and Jong Y. PARK
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2020, 70(1): 20130 DOI:10.25225/jvb.20130
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Published on: 10 March 2021

Editors' profiles

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Carl Smith

Vladimír Bejček

ISSN 2694-7684

Abbreviation: J. Vertebr. Biol.

Benefits to authors

  • Open Access
  • No publication charges
  • Rapid reviewing
  • No formatting required for initial submission
  • Assistance with English correction for non-native speakers

Biennial Report

Biennial report is a traditional publication of the Institute of Vertebrate Biology (IVB). The major goal of this report is to provide both a representative overview of the extensive range of research activities undertaken at the IVB and to inform the reader about the most important news and events, all in a style that is fully accessible to the interested layperson