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

Obituary
Doc. RNDr. Marta Heroldová, PhD 
Miloslav HOMOLKA, Eva JÁNOVÁ, Jarmila KROJEROVÁ
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2025, 74: E2501 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.E2501
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Published on: 5 June 2025

Habitat selectivity of goldcrest Regulus regulus and firecrest Regulus ignicapilla in the montane forests of the Eastern Carpathians

Marcin POLAK
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2025, 74: 25019 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.25019
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Published on: 20 May 2025

Female mate choice in zebrafish is based on male compatibility

Rowena SPENCE and Carl SMITH
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2025, 74: 25015 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.25015
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Published on: 28 April 2025

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 1.5
  • 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