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 hypothesis-driven 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 empirical and theoretical approaches primarily focusing on vertebrates, including humans.

Latest Articles

Behavioural responses of the European bitterling (Rhodeus amarus) to the parasitic larvae of the invasive Chinese pond mussel (Sinanodonta woodiana)

Dariusz HALABOWSKI, Abhishek Nair ANIL, Grzegorz ZIĘBA, Holger ZIMMERMANN, Kacper PYRZANOWSKI, Joanna GRABOWSKA and Martin REICHARD
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2026, 75: 25092 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.25092
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Published on: 6 February 2026

Rare interspecific hybridisation between sympatric African four-striped mice, and indications of fine-scale intraspecific spatial structure related to social factors

Guila GANEM, Claire M.S. DUFOUR, Nico L. AVENANT, Karine BERTHIER, Anne LOISEAU, Pierre CAMINADE, Neville PILLAY and Carine BROUAT
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2026, 75: 25073 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.25073
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Published on: 30 January 2026

Scent-driven self-recognition in caecilian amphibians (Gymnophiona): an experimental study in Gegeneophis

Avanthika PRAKASH, Akhila KUMMANAT, Mariette ANN PAUL, David J. GOWER, Ranjith VENGOT and Ramachandran KOTHARAMBATH
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2026, 75: 25097 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.25097
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Published on: 23 January 2026

Editors' profiles

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Carl Smith

Vladimír Bejček

e-ISSN 2694-7684

Abbreviation: J. Vertebr. Biol.

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Benefits to authors

  • Diamond Open Access
  • Impact factor 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

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