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. Published work includes both empirical and theoretical approaches with a primary focus on vertebrates, including humans.

Latest Articles

First confirmed record of a woolly flying squirrel (Eupetaurus sp.) in Bhutan

Yonten JAMTSHO, Pema DENDUP, Leki WANGDI, Rinzin DORJI, Rinzin DORJI and Bep TSHERING
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2022, 71: 22007 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.22007
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Published on: 15 April 2022
Eleonora PUSTOVALOVA, Anna FEDOROVA and Dmytro SHABANOV
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2022, 71: 22010 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.22010
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Published on: 14 April 2022

Finding of hybrid African catfish “Clariobranchus” in the River Danube

Marina PIRIA, Dinko JELKIĆ, Ana GAVRILOVIĆ, Ákos HORVÁTH, Balázs KOVÁCS, Réka E. BALOGH, Ivan ŠPELIĆ, Tena RADOČAJ, Lorenzo VILIZZI, Siniša OZIMEC and Anđelko OPAČAK
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2022, 71: 22008 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.22008
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Published on: 8 April 2022

Editors' profiles

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Carl Smith

Vladimír Bejček

e-ISSN 2694-7684

Abbreviation: J. Vertebr. Biol.

Benefits to authors

  • Open Access
  • No publication charges
  • Rapid reviewing (18 days to first decision)
  • 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