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

In vitro sperm-ovum binding assays show no evidence of species-specific zona pellucida binding between wild-derived strains of Mus musculus musculus, M. m. domesticus and M. spretus

Jana ALBRECHTOVÁ, Tomáš ALBRECHT, Heidi C. HAUFFE and Jaroslav PIÁLEK
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2026, 75: 26039 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.26046
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Published on: 7 August 2026

Male and female courtship, brood size, and spawning latency show different associations with partial and full brood cannibalism in the sand goby

Ola SVENSSON and Charlotta KVARNEMO
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2026, 75: 26050 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.26050
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Published on: 7 August 2026

Wing morphology correlates and functional consequences of alternative reproductive tactics in Seba’s short-tailed bats, Carollia perspicillata

Natália B. de MELO, Lucas de O. CARNEIRO, Marcelo R. NOGUEIRA, Jamile M. BUBADUÉ, Nathália MONNERAT and Leandro R. MONTEIRO
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2026, 75: 26042 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.26042
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Published on: 22 July 2026

Editors' profiles

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Carl Smith

Vladimír Bejček

e-ISSN 2694-7684

Abbreviation: J. Vertebr. Biol.

Benefits to authors

  • Diamond Open Access
  • Impact factor is 1.3
  • 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