Ichthyological Research is a peer-reviewed English-language journal that publishes original research papers on all aspects of fish biology and timely reviews and commentary on recent progress in the field. The official journal of the Ichthyological Society of Japan. Covers all aspects of fish biology, including taxonomy, systematics, evolution, biogeography, ecology, ethology, genetics, morphology, and physiology.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
FisheriesMarine & Freshwater BiologyZoology
Scopus Categories
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Ichthyology and Marine BiologyFish Biology and Ecology StudiesFish Ecology and Management StudiesMarine and fisheries researchIdentification and Quantification in FoodFish biology, ecology, and behaviorGenetic diversity and population structureCoral and Marine Ecosystems StudiesMarine animal studies overviewReproductive biology and impacts on aquatic species