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Definition of neotropical

neotropical

/ˌniː.oʊˈtrɑː.pɪ.kəl/
ne · o · trop · i · cal
Adverb:neotropically
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• adjective

1

Relating to the biogeographic realm encompassing South America, Central America, southern Mexico, and the Caribbean, characterized by a distinct and highly diverse tropical flora and fauna.

Example

"The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast array of neotropical bird species that are found nowhere else on Earth."

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• Rhymes for neotropical

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neon tetra
neoregelia
neoscholastic
neotropical
neotropical rattlesnake
nepal
nepean

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century by English zoologist Philip Sclater, combining the prefix 'neo-' (new) with 'tropical', to designate the distinct flora and fauna of the New World tropics.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Neotropical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/neotropical
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