Acta Herpetologica , a journal open to academics all over the world, offers itself as a new site for the presentation and discussion of the most recent results in the field of research on Amphibians and Reptiles, both living and extinct. The official journal of the Societas Herpetologica Italica (S.H.I.), Acta Herpetologica publishes original works – extended articles, short notes and book reviews – mostly in English, dealing with the biology and diversity of Amphibians and Reptiles.
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How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Animal Science and ZoologyQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Zoology
Scopus Categories
Animal Science and Zoology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Amphibian and Reptile BiologySpecies Distribution and Climate ChangeWildlife Ecology and ConservationTurtle Biology and ConservationAnimal Behavior and ReproductionAnimal and Plant Science EducationBat Biology and Ecology StudiesGenetic diversity and population structurePlant and animal studiesAnimal Ecology and Behavior Studies