Academic Journal
Q2Acta Herpetologica
About Acta Herpetologica
Acta Herpetologica is a scholarly journal published by Firenze University Press. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q2, with an SJR of 0.348 and H-index of 22.
Coverage: 2009-2025. Research categories: Animal Science and Zoology (Q2).
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Topics in published research
Amphibian and Reptile Biology; Species Distribution and Climate Change; Animal Behavior and Reproduction; Wildlife Ecology and Conservation; Turtle Biology and Conservation; Animal and Plant Science Education.
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