Animal Behaviour Journal Citation Rate 2026
0003-3472
eISSN 1095-8282
Elsevier BV
GB
Q2 Quartile
About Animal Behaviour
Animal Behaviour (AB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal Behavior and Reproduction and Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0003-3472 (e-ISSN 1095-8282). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.77 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$2740 USD). OpenAlex records 17,282 works and 929,045 citations, with an h-index of 300.
Animal Behaviour Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Animal Behaviour has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.77, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Animal Behavior and Reproduction research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Animal Behaviour operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Animal Behaviour should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Animal Behaviour against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Animal Behaviour
- Budget $2740 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior, Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Animal Behaviour Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0003-3472 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1095-8282 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2740 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Animal Behaviour is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2740.
In our subject taxonomy, Animal Behaviour is classified under Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior, Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior and Plant and animal studies.
Animal Behaviour is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.767.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.767 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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