Denzer, W., W. Böhme & J. Köhler

Availability of nomenclatural acts published in the journal Salamandra: a response. pp. 357-361.

Abstract. In a recent publication, Dubois & Frétey (2025) discussed potential problems with online publication of nomenclatural acts in herpetology, and listed, among others, 18 articles published in the journal Salamandra as being of concern. We re-analysed respective publications in view of the rules of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature and its amendments. We conclude that in most cases, Dubois & Frétey (2025) made the mistake of confusing taxonomic decisions (i.e., scientific concepts rearranging nomina but without impact on their availability, precedence or typification) with nomenclatural acts (i.e., changes in the availability or precedence of a nomen, its spelling, or its typification).

Key words. Taxonomic act, nomenclatural act, rules of the ICZN.