Journal profile · Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Animal Science and Zoology
Species Diversity
ISSN 1342-1670 · eISSN 2189-7301 · Japanese Society of Systematic Zoology · Japan
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Species Diversity: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 22 weeks (community reports); 25 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Species Diversity is published by Japanese Society of Systematic Zoology. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Marine Biology and Ecology Research, Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology and Fish Biology and Ecology Studies, together about 44% of its articles. Its main subfields are Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Species Diversity is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by the Japanese Society of Systematic Zoology (JSSZ). The journal aims to advance zoological systematics and biodiversity science by publishing high-quality research that adheres to the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN). The journal publishes original research on animal taxonomy, systematics, phylogeny, biogeography, and biodiversity, with primary focus on the terrestrial, freshwater, and marine fauna of Japan, East Asia, and surrounding regions. Contributions on faunal diversity from all parts of the world are welcome. The journal publishes comprehensive taxonomic revisions, species descriptions, phylogenetic studies, biodiversity assessments, short communications, reviews, and nomenclatural notes covering all animal groups. Morphological, molecular, and integrative systematic approaches are encouraged. For details on article types, please see "Notice to Contributors".
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Animal Science and Zoology
Editor-in-chief Tomomi SaitoPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Japan 17, Denmark 2, South Korea 1, Germany 1, Australia 1 (24 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Marine Biology and Ecology ResearchEarth and Planetary Sciences19.1%
- Invertebrate Taxonomy and EcologyAgricultural and Biological Sciences14.1%
- Fish Biology and Ecology StudiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences10.8%
- Crustacean biology and ecologyEnvironmental Science10.3%
- Ichthyology and Marine BiologyEnvironmental Science8.4%
- Parasite Biology and Host InteractionsEnvironmental Science3.7%
- Coleoptera Taxonomy and DistributionAgricultural and Biological Sciences3.5%
- Fish biology, ecology, and behaviorEnvironmental Science3.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
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CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
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CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Science and Zoology | Q3 | 361/520 | 30th |
| Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics | Q3 | 552/736 | 25th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.3LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.35LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.75LetPub ·
- h-index
- 22OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 92OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.73OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 1Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 824 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 30 | 30 | 171 |
| 2025 | 25 | 25 | 254 |
| 2024 | 35 | 35 | 302 |
| 2023 | 34 | 34 | 270 |
| 2022 | 31 | 31 | 256 |
| 2021 | 36 | 36 | 249 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 22 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 22 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | JPY 8,000 | No | CC BY |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Before you submit
Five checks before submitting to Species Diversity
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Marine Biology and Ecology Research, Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatPrepare text, figures and references as the author guidelines ask.Author guidelines ↗
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesJPY 8,000 (DOAJ)Fee details
- 5Expected review timeabout 22 weeks · Community averageReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Japanese Society of Systematic Zoology
- Country or region
- Japan
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1342-1670
- Electronic ISSN
- 2189-7301
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Species Diversity
How long does peer review take at Species Diversity?
Authors report an average review time of about 22 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of Species Diversity based?
Of the 24 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Japan (17), Denmark (2) and South Korea (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Species Diversity?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Species Diversity is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Species Diversity open access, and what is the APC?
Species Diversity is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .