Herpetologica

Herpetologica is a peer‑reviewed scientific journal devoted to the study of reptiles and amphibians. It serves as the official journal of The Herpetologists' League, a professional organization for researchers in the field. The journal publishes original research articles, short communications, and review papers that address a wide range of topics in herpetology, including systematics and taxonomy, evolution, ecology and behavior, physiology, and conservation.

Founded in 1958, Herpetologica has a long history of disseminating results from herpetological research to an international audience. It appears on a regular publication schedule and is distributed through libraries, institutions, and personal subscriptions. Submissions undergo peer review by experts in the relevant subdisciplines, and accepted papers undergo editing and production before publication. The journal aims to maintain scholarly standards and to provide timely communication of new findings in the field.

Its content is indexed in major scientific databases, and articles are cited by researchers worldwide. As the official journal of The Herpetologists' League, it reflects the ongoing interests and priorities of the global community of herpetologists. Although access patterns vary, libraries and researchers typically obtain the journal through institutional subscriptions or interlibrary loan, with some content available in digital form.