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Journal of Herpetology is an international peer-reviewed, quarterly publication of the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles produced continuously since 1968. This journal publishes … Read More
Species Names
SSAR Press Release: The 9th edition has launched on 31 March 2025! The Standard Names for North American Amphibians and Reptiles Committee is proud to announce the launch of the 9th edition of … Read More
Latest News
Updates to the Journal of Herpetology
The Journal of Herpetology recently updated its submission protocols for scholarly reviews, broadening the kinds of manuscripts that are accepted. In addition to timely topical syntheses, the new review series called “Reviews in Herpetology: Past, Present, and Future Directions” will allow for … [Read More...]
Herpetological Review Volume 56(1) is now available!
The cover of HR 56(1) features an image of Coluber constrictor etheridgei that was photographed by Clint Guadiana from east Texas, USA. This species is a diurnal predator that relies heavily on speed and visual hunting to capture a wide range of prey, including insects, small mammals, lizards, and … [Read More...]
Call for Applications: Carl Gans Travelling Fellowship (due Feb. 1)
The SSAR is soliciting applications to attend the Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (JMIH) in New Orleans, LA, USA, July 8-12, 2026 as Carl Gans Fellows. Students and postdocs that are conducting herpetological research and are members of a herpetological JMIH society (SSAR, ASHI, … [Read More...]
Call for nominations: Meritorious Teaching Award in Herpetology (due March 31)
The Herpetology Education Committee (HEC) seeks nominations for the Meritorious Teaching Award in Herpetology (MTAH)! This award is sponsored by the American Society of Ichthyologists & Herpetologists (ASIH), The Herpetologists’ League (HL), and the Society for the Study of Amphibians & … [Read More...]
SSAR’s MISSION
Ranitomeya amazonica, Peru. Photo by Brad Wilson
Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR), a not-for-profit organization established to advance research, conservation, and education concerning amphibians and reptiles, was founded in 1958. It is the largest international herpetological society, and is recognized worldwide for having the most diverse program of publications, meetings, and other activities.