International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature

The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) is an organization dedicated to "achieving stability and sense in the scientific naming of animals". Founded in 1895, it currently comprises 26 commissioners from 20 countries.

Not to be confused with International Code of Zoological Nomenclature.
International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature
AbbreviationICZN
Formation18 September 1895 (1895-09-18)
TypeInternational non-governmental organization
Location
  • National University of Singapore, Singapore
Region served
Worldwide
Official language
English, French
Main organ
Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature
AffiliationsInternational Union of Biological Sciences
Websiteiczn.org
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