Chelonian Conservation and Biology

Aims & Scope

Chelonian Conservation and Biology is a biannual peer-reviewed journal of cosmopolitan and broad-based coverage of all aspects of conservation and biology of all chelonians, including freshwater turtles, marine turtles, and tortoises.

Manuscripts may cover any aspects of turtle and tortoise research, with a preference for conservation or biology.

Manuscripts dealing with conservation biology, systematic relationships, chelonian diversity, geographic distribution, natural history, ecology, reproduction, morphology and natural variation, population status, husbandry, community conservation initiatives, and human exploitation or conservation management issues are of special interest.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15580

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	86

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.334

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	38

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• A Global Analysis of Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Distributions with Identification of Priority Conservation Areas

  Citation: 193

  Authors: Kurt A., Thomas S. B., John B., Deno, Russell A., Arthur, Anders G. J., Peter Paul, J. Whitfield

• Global Conservation Status of Turtles and Tortoises (Order Testudines)

  Citation: 179

  Authors: Anders G.J., Craig B., Peter Paul Van, Carla, Luca, Russell A., Rick, Brian D., Eric V., Gerald, Andrew, Ernst H.W., Kristin H., Albert, Torsten E.G., Roger, Kurt A., Linda J., Sydney, Andrea, Indraneil, Tomas, Joshua R., Germán, Matthew G., Uwe, Gerardo, J. Whitfield, Paul M., Gong, Joko, Margaretha D., John B., A. Ross, Michael, Dwight P., Jeffrey E., Edward O., Vivian P., Rosalinda, Kalyar, Steven G., Peter C.H., Hugh R., Shahriar Caesar, Soary Tahafe, Jason, Will, H. Bradley, Dionysius S.K., Shi, Shailendra, Ricky, Kahleana, Sarah, Scott, Richard C.

• Health Evaluation of Leatherback Turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) in the Northwestern Atlantic During Direct Capture and Fisheries Gear Disentanglement

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Charles, Constance, Kara, Michael, Michael, Brian, Andrew, Antoinette, Denise, Christopher, Thomas H., Terry, Molly

• Effects of Sand Characteristics and Inundation on the Hatching Success of Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta) Clutches on Low-Relief Mangrove Islands in Southwest Florida

  Citation: 85

  Authors: Allen M., Sue A., Glenn R.

• Turtle Hotspots: An Analysis of the Occurrence of Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles in Biodiversity Hotspots, High-Biodiversity Wilderness Areas, and Turtle Priority Areas

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Russell A., Peter Paul, Anders G.J., Stephen D.

• Ecology of Hawksbill Turtles, Eretmochelys imbricata, on a Western Caribbean Foraging Ground

  Citation: 65

  Authors: J. M., T. J., C. D. L., J. B., A. C., G., J. A., K. E., J. R., M. F., J. L., B. J.

• Conservation and Biology of the Leatherback Turtle in the Mexican Pacific

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Laura Sarti, Ana R., Débora García, Ninel, Patricia, Francisco

• Reassessment of the Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) Nesting Population at Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas, Costa Rica: Effects of Conservation Efforts

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Pilar, Elizabeth, Richard D., Rotney, Frank V., James R.

• Sea Turtle Conservation in Ubatuba, Southeastern Brazil, a Feeding Area with Incidental Capture in Coastal Fisheries

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Berenice M.G., Suami, Bruno de B., José Henrique, Paulo C.R.

• Post-Nesting Migrations of Leatherback Turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) from Jamursba-Medi, Bird's Head Peninsula, Indonesia

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Scott R., Peter H., Creusa, Betuel, Jacob, Denise

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