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Aims and Scope
Zootaxa is a peer-reviewed scientific mega journal for animal taxonomists. It is published by Magnolia Press (Auckland, New Zealand). The journal was established by Zhi-Qiang Zhang in 2001 and new issues are published multiple times a week. From 2001 to 2020, more than 60,000 new species have been described in the journal accounting for around 25 % of all new taxa indexed in The Zoological Record in the last few years. Print and online versions are available. Less
Zootaxa Key Metrics
CiteScore 
2
Impact Factor
< 5
SJR
Q3Animal Science and Zoology
SNIP
0.86
Topics Covered on Zootaxa
Hemiptera
Checklist
Adult male
Species groups
Mitochondrial DNA
Type species
Gubernaculum
Indo-Pacific
Cave
Indian ocean
Species complex
Carapace
Panama
Southern china
Spider
Cytochrome c oxidase subunit I
Hymenoptera
Sponge
Differential diagnosis
Molecular analysis
Zootaxa Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | MAGNOLIA PRESS |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Irregular |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Irregular |
| Publication Start Year | 2002 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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Recently Published Papers in Zootaxa
Larval description of Setodes acutus Navás 1936, (Trichoptera: Leptoceridae) from Algeria, including a discriminatory matrix to the known Setodes larvae from the Maghreb region
- 16 Apr 2024
- Zootaxa
New data on Turkish Pyraloidea: a new species of Hyperlais Marion, 1959 (Lepidoptera: Pyraloidea: Crambidae: Glaphyriinae) and the first report of the little-known Polyochodes albidiscella (Amsel, 1954)
- 16 Apr 2024
- Zootaxa
Additions to the taxonomy of the genus Ophionea Klug, 1821 (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Lebiinae) and a new species from India
- 16 Apr 2024
- Zootaxa
Taxonomic review of Palearctic Eurypogon Motschulsky (Coleoptera: Artematopodidae), with a redescription of the only European species and descriptions of three new species from China
- 16 Apr 2024
- Zootaxa
Title not available
- 16 Apr 2024
- Zootaxa
Two new species of Glodianus Cameron and Hylophasma Townes (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae: Cryptinae) from Mexico
- 16 Apr 2024
- Zootaxa
Larval description of Setodes acutus Navás 1936, (Trichoptera: Leptoceridae) from Algeria, including a discriminatory matrix to the known Setodes larvae from the Maghreb region
- 16 Apr 2024
- Zootaxa
New data on Turkish Pyraloidea: a new species of Hyperlais Marion, 1959 (Lepidoptera: Pyraloidea: Crambidae: Glaphyriinae) and the first report of the little-known Polyochodes albidiscella (Amsel, 1954)
- 16 Apr 2024
- Zootaxa
Additions to the taxonomy of the genus Ophionea Klug, 1821 (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Lebiinae) and a new species from India
- 16 Apr 2024
- Zootaxa
Taxonomic review of Palearctic Eurypogon Motschulsky (Coleoptera: Artematopodidae), with a redescription of the only European species and descriptions of three new species from China
- 16 Apr 2024
- Zootaxa
Title not available
- 16 Apr 2024
- Zootaxa
Two new species of Glodianus Cameron and Hylophasma Townes (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae: Cryptinae) from Mexico
- 16 Apr 2024
- Zootaxa
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FAQs on Zootaxa
How long has Zootaxa been actively publishing? 
Zootaxa has been in operation since 2002 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of Zootaxa?
Zootaxa published with a Irregular frequency.
How many articles did Zootaxa publish last year?
In 2023, Zootaxa publsihed 788 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for Zootaxa?
For Zootaxa, eISSN is 1175-5334 and pISSN is 1175-5326.
What is Citescore for Zootaxa?
Citescore for Zootaxa is 2.
What is SNIP score for Zootaxa?
SNIP score for Zootaxa is 0.86.
What is the SJR for Zootaxa?
SJR for Zootaxa is Q3.
Who is the publisher of Zootaxa?
MAGNOLIA PRESS is the publisher of Zootaxa.
