herpetofauna

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/ˈhɜː(ɹ)pɪtəʊˌfɔːnə/

noun

Reptiles and amphibians as a group, especially those of a particular region or time period.

“The island is noted for its diverse herpetofauna.”

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Meanings

nounherpetofauna (usually uncountable, plural herpetofaunas)

plural herpetofaunas

  1. uncountableusuallyReptiles and amphibians as a group, especially those of a particular region or time period.

    The island is noted for its diverse herpetofauna.

    1 more example

    The herpetofaunas of the two regions reflect the differences in their geological histories.

Origin

From herpeto- + fauna.

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Translations

Chinese Mandarin 爬行類區系 /爬行类区系
  • 爬行類區系 /爬行类区系 (páxínglèi qūxì)amphibians and reptiles as a group
Finnish matelijat ja sammakkoeläimet
  • matelijat ja sammakkoeläimetamphibians and reptiles as a group
French herpétofaune
  • herpétofauneamphibians and reptiles as a group
Cite this entry
APA

herpetofauna. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/herpetofauna

MLA

“herpetofauna.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/herpetofauna. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “herpetofauna,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/herpetofauna.

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