Molecular Phylogeny and Taxonomy of Aquatic Animals
A special issue of Fishes (ISSN 2410-3888). This special issue belongs to the section "Taxonomy, Evolution, and Biogeography".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026 | Viewed by 59
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biodiversity; biogeography; conservation; evolution; genetics; ichthiology; systematics; taxonomy; zoology
Interests: taxonomy; systematics; neotropical; catfishes; cichlids; fish biodiversity; conservation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The journal Fishes is pleased to announce this Special Issue, ‘Molecular Phylogeny and Taxonomy of Aquatic Animals’. This Special Issue will provide a valuable opportunity to deepen our understanding of the evolutionary relationships among the diverse aquatic lineages that form a major component of global biodiversity.
From the depths of marine trenches to the headwaters of high-altitude rivers, aquatic organisms exhibit extraordinary diversity, occupying a wide range of ecological niches and displaying fascinating morphological, behavioral, and genetic adaptations. However, despite this richness, large gaps remain in our knowledge of the phylogenetic history of many aquatic groups. These gaps represent a significant challenge for fields such as systematics, taxonomy, conservation biology, and biogeography, where accurate evolutionary frameworks are essential for progress.
With this Special Issue, we aim to advance our current understanding of the evolution and classification of aquatic animals by publishing original research articles, short communications, perspectives, reviews, and mini-reviews. For this aim, we invite you to present new insights into the evolutionary relationships among aquatic lineages worldwide, and also promote the application of this knowledge in studies addressing biogeography, ecology, integrative taxonomy, species delimitation, phylogeography, and the use of molecular tools for conservation and biodiversity assessment.
We invite you to join us in advancing the science of aquatic biodiversity and shaping future research in this vital field.
Dr. Pedro F. Amorim
Dr. José Leonardo de Oliveira Mattos
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- biodiversity
- biogeography
- conservation
- distribution
- evolution
- genetics
- ichthiology
- systematics
- taxonomy
- zoology
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