Ecology of Freshwater Fish

Aims & Scope

Ecology of Freshwater Fish publishes original contributions on all aspects of fish ecology in freshwater environments, including lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and streams.

Manuscripts involving ecologically-oriented studies of behavior, conservation, development, genetics, life history, physiology, and host-parasite interactions are welcomed.

Studies involving population ecology and community ecology are also of interest, as are evolutionary approaches including studies of population biology, evolutionary ecology, behavioral ecology, and historical ecology.

Papers addressing the life stages of anadromous and catadromous species in estuaries and inshore coastal zones are considered if they contribute to the general understanding of freshwater fish ecology.

Theoretical and modeling studies are suitable if they generate testable hypotheses, as are those with implications for fisheries.

Manuscripts presenting analyses of published data are considered if they produce novel conclusions or syntheses.

The journal publishes articles, fresh perspectives, and reviews and, occasionally, the proceedings of conferences and symposia.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.3
2024	1.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.621

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	66

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9328

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	333

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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
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Environmental Science, 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.

• Atlantic salmon<i>Salmo salar</i>L., brown trout<i>Salmo trutta</i>L. and Arctic charr<i>Salvelinus alpinus</i>(L.): a review of aspects of their life histories

  Citation: 1088

  Authors: A., P.‐A., J. B., B., N., M. F., E.

• Effects of lipid extraction on stable carbon and nitrogen isotope analyses of fish tissues: potential consequences for food web studies

  Citation: 227

  Authors: M. A., W. M., L. I.

• Metapopulations and salmonids: a synthesis of life history patterns and empirical observations

  Citation: 201

  Authors: B. E., J. B.

• Relationship between stream temperature, thermal refugia and rainbow trout <i>Oncorhynchus mykiss</i> abundance in arid‐land streams in the northwestern United States

  Citation: 195

  Authors: J. L., W. J., C. A.

• Spatial niche variability for young Atlantic salmon (<i>Salmo salar</i>) and brown trout (<i>S. trutta</i>) in heterogeneous streams

  Citation: 195

  Authors: J., J. L., R. A.

• Modelling stream fish species distribution in a river network: the relative effects of temperature versus physical factors

  Citation: 149

  Authors: L., L., G.

• Lateral migration of fishes in Amazon floodplains

  Citation: 147

  Authors: C. C.

• A comparison of swimming capacity and energy use in seven European freshwater fish species

  Citation: 144

  Authors: C., P., R., H., G.

• Reproduction biology of pikeperch (<i>Sander lucioperca</i> (L.)) – a review

  Citation: 129

  Authors: J., H., K.

• Lateral migration of <i>Arapaima gigas</i> in floodplains of the Amazon

  Citation: 128

  Authors: L.

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