Journal of Vertebrate Biology

open access journal

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

Seasonal variation in dietary patterns and trophic niche overlap among three sympatric medium-sized carnivores in a cool-temperate zone

Takaaki ENOMOTO, Ryoga WATABE and Masayuki U. SAITO

J. Vertebr. Biol. 2023, 72: 23021 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.23021

Published on: 24 May 2023

A record of a melanistic forest dormouse Dryomys nitedula in Lithuania, with a review of colour anomalies in dormice (Gliridae)

Rimvydas JUŠKAITIS

J. Vertebr. Biol. 2023, 72: 23030 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.23030

Published on: 18 May 2023

Repeated ecomorphological divergence in Bujurquina (Teleostei: Cichlidae) body shape

Oldřich ŘÍČAN, Anežka PANGRÁCOVÁ, Cecilia E. RODRIZUEZ HARO and Štěpánka ŘÍČANOVÁ

J. Vertebr. Biol. 2023, 72: 23004 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.23004

Published on: 16 May 2023

Editors' profiles

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Carl Smith

Vladimír Bejček

e-ISSN 2694-7684

Abbreviation: J. Vertebr. Biol.

VIEW EDITORIAL BOARD

Benefits to authors

Open Access
The new IF for JVB is 1.46
No publication charges
Rapid reviewing (less 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