The Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology (JVP) is the leading international journal dedicated to the study of fossil vertebrates. JVP publishes original contributions and comprehensive reviews that advance our understanding of the evolution, anatomy, systematics, paleobiogeography, and paleoecology of extinct vertebrates.
The journal's scope includes research on fossil fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, spanning all geological periods. JVP is renowned for its detailed descriptions and illustrations of new fossil discoveries, phylogenetic analyses, and interpretations of vertebrate life in ancient ecosystems. Indexed in major databases such as Web of Science and Scopus, JVP ensures broad dissemination of cutting-edge research to a global audience of paleontologists, evolutionary biologists, and geologists.
Submit your groundbreaking research to the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology and join a community of scholars dedicated to unraveling the history of vertebrate life. By publishing in JVP, your work will reach a wide audience of experts and enthusiasts, contributing to the ongoing exploration of our planet's rich fossil record. This journal is the official journal of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology.