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

An investigation into the possibilities of sex and age determination of Eurasian woodcock (Scolopax rusticola L.) based on biometric parameters, using conditional inference trees and minimal important differences

Attila BENDE, Richárd LÁSZLÓ, Sándor FARAGÓ and István FEKETE
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2024, 73: 23068 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.23068
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Published on: 14 December 2023
Obituary
Prof. Dr Mirosław Przybylski
Carl SMITH
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2023, 72: E2302 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.E2302
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Published on: 28 November 2023
Obituary
Prof. Gordon Howard Copp 
Milan PEŇÁZ, Kevin F. ROCHE, Pavel JURAJDA
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2023, 72: E2301 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.E2301
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Published on: 28 November 2023

Editors' profiles

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Carl Smith

Vladimír Bejček

e-ISSN 2694-7684

Abbreviation: J. Vertebr. Biol.

Benefits to authors

  • Open Access
  • The new IF for JVB is 1.5
  • No publication charges
  • Rapid reviewing (average of 21 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