Indonesian Journal of Tropical Biology (IJTB) is a scientific journal that accommodates the results of basic and applied research in the field of tropical biology. The focus of this journal covers various aspects of biology such as ecology, biodiversity, conservation of biological resources, biotechnology, physiology, genetics, zoology, botany, and microbiology, especially those related to tropical ecosystems. IJTB aims to be a scientific communication forum for historians, researchers, and practitioners in developing science and its application to support tropical ecosystems and biological resources. Published manuscripts can be research results and results that have used scientific methodology standards. Therefore, the Indonesian Journal of Tropical Biology (IJTB) is a peer-reviewed journal published by the Siti Widhatul Faefa Foundation, which is published three times a year (January-April, May-August, September-December) in online and print versions.