1. of, relating to, or denoting the tropical regions of Central and South America and the Caribbean
Usage: biogeography term; often used in scientific and ecological contexts

Examples

• The neotropic rainforest is home to thousands of species found nowhere else on Earth.
• Researchers study neotropic bird migration patterns across the Amazon basin.
• Many neotropic plants have adapted to high humidity and seasonal flooding.
• The jaguar is one of the largest predators in the neotropic region.
• Neotropic biodiversity hotspots require urgent conservation efforts.