Environmental Biology of Fishes Journal Citation Rate 2026
0378-1909
eISSN 1573-5133
Springer Nature
NL
Q3 Quartile
About Environmental Biology of Fishes
Environmental Biology of Fishes (EBF) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Fish Biology and Ecology Studies and Fish Ecology and Management Studies, published by Springer Nature in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0378-1909 (e-ISSN 1573-5133). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.12 (Q3 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. OpenAlex records 6,209 works and 177,919 citations, with an h-index of 143.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 70 days.
Environmental Biology of Fishes Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Environmental Biology of Fishes has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.12, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Fish Biology and Ecology Studies 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.
Environmental Biology of Fishes operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 70 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Environmental Biology of Fishes 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 Environmental Biology of Fishes against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Environmental Biology of Fishes
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 70 days.
- This journal covers Fish Biology and Ecology Studies, Fish Ecology and Management Studies, Fish biology, ecology, and behavior. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0378-1909 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1573-5133 |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~70 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Environmental Biology of Fishes is published by Springer Nature and based in Netherlands.
In our subject taxonomy, Environmental Biology of Fishes is classified under Fish Biology and Ecology Studies, Fish Ecology and Management Studies, Fish biology, ecology, and behavior and Ichthyology and Marine Biology.
For prospective authors, Environmental Biology of Fishes returns a first decision in about 70 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.120.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.120 | 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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