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Definition of "neotropic" []

  • Same as Neotropical.

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

Use "neotropic" in a sentence
  • "But after a few arguments, Phalacrocorax brasilianus has once again taken precedence as the bird's scientific name after it was decided that the original description and accompanying paintings do indeed refer to the neotropic cormorant."
  • "Response: This is a neotropic cormorant, Phalacrocorax brasilianus."
  • "The neotropic cormorant was first seen in Brazil, which helps explain how it got its scientific name."