Herpetological Bulletin

Aims & Scope

The Herpetological Bulletin is a quarterly publication in English.

It includes full-length papers, natural history notes, book reviews, and other items of general herpetological interest.

Emphasis is placed on natural history and conservation as well as captive care that includes breeding, husbandry, veterinary, and behavioural aspects.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.153

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	15

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	24327

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	59

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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.

• Mining Flickr: a method for expanding the known distribution of invasive species

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Steven

• Alien chelonians in north-eastern Spain: new distributional data

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Santiago

• Spatial ecology study reveals nest attendance and habitat preference of banded kraits (Bungarus fasciatus)

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Tyler

• Spitting behaviour in the Chinese cobra Naja atra

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Alessandro

• Play behaviour by captive tree monitors, Varanus macraei and Varanus prasinus

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Daniel

• Mass displacement of Korean clawed salamanders (Onychodactylus koreanus) and the threat of road-kill

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Yucheol

• New localities for Tylototriton uyenoi, T. panhai and T. anguliceps in Thailand with remarks on the southernmost distribution of the genus

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Axel

• Successful reproduction of Trachemys scripta in the Altrhein of Kehl (Germany) and simultaneous increase in population estimate

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Carsten

• Confirmation of Naja oxiana in Himachal Pradesh, India

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Vishal

• Disruption of reproductive behaviour of black caiman, Melanosuchus niger in the Santo Antônio hydroeletric dam, Madeira River, Brazilian Amazon

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Zilca

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