Fungal Taxa: Systematics & Evolution

Fungal Taxa: Systematics & Evolution is a diamond open-access journal dedicated to the diversity, taxonomy, and evolutionary biology of fungi and fungus-like organisms. Established in 2025, the journal provides a trusted international platform for work that bridges classical and molecular systematics, highlighting fungi across terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems.

Our Mission

Fungal Taxa: Systematics & Evolution is an international, online, peer-reviewed journal committed to advancing fungal taxonomy and evolutionary studies. We focus on rigorous, well-documented research that illuminates fungal lineages and their relationships. Our scope includes species descriptions, taxonomic revisions, phylogenetics, nomenclature, monographs, and integrative approaches that combine morphology, genomics, and ecology. We publish original research articles, monographs, and revisions. Review articles are considered by invitation.

Why Publish with Us?  

Diamond Open Access: No APCs, no subscriptions. Every article is free to publish and free to read.
Author Rights: Authors retain full copyright and can freely share and reuse their work.

Rigorous, Expert Peer Review: Our Editorial Board includes specialists across fungal systematics, ensuring high-quality and fair evaluations.

Continuous Publication: Articles appear online as soon as they are ready—fast, visible, and citable.  

Taxonomic Reach: Each new taxon is registered with MycoBank, ensuring international recognition and accessibility. 

Editorial Leadership

Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Samantha C. Karunarathna

For inquiries: connect.fungaltaxa@gmail.com

Submit Your Manuscript

We invite high-quality contributions in fungal taxonomy, systematics, and evolutionary biology. Please email your well-prepared manuscripts to connect.fungaltaxa@gmail.com.