Copeia
Leading citation impact metric from Clarivate Journal Citation Reports
60 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Founded in 1913, Copeia is a highly respected international journal dedicated to the publication of high quality, original research papers on the behavior, conservation, ecology, genetics, morphology, evolution, physiology, systematics and taxonomy of extant and extinct fishes, amphibians, and reptiles. Copeia is published electronically and is available through BioOne. Articles are published online first, and print issues appear four times per year. In addition to research articles, Copeia publishes invited review papers, book reviews, and compiles virtual issues on topics of interest drawn from papers previously published in the journal.
SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus databaseThis journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history
Publishing & Editorial Information
Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications
WoS Categories & Quartiles
Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate
No WoS category details available for this journal.
Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution
| Year | Impact Factor | Articles / Year | Total Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.6 | — | — |
| 2024 | 1.857 | — | — |
| 2023 | 1.402 | — | — |
| 2022 | 1.16 | — | — |
| 2021 | 1.018 | — | — |
| 2020 | 1.22 | 93 | 1,218 |
| 2019 | — | 88 | 659 |
| 2018 | — | 77 | 720 |
| 2017 | — | 88 | 711 |
| 2016 | — | 119 | 1,373 |
| 2015 | — | 100 | 1,431 |
| 2014 | — | 87 | 955 |
| 2013 | — | 126 | 1,528 |
| 2012 | — | 120 | 1,462 |
| 2011 | — | 94 | 1,036 |
| 2010 | — | 99 | 1,778 |
| 2009 | — | 116 | 2,465 |
Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2024)
Clarivate IF trend for Copeia
Total Cites vs Self-Cites
Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach
Citations per Document
Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years
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