herpetofauna

English

Etymology

From herpeto- +‎ fauna.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhɜː(ɹ)pɪtəʊˌfɔːnə/

Noun

herpetofauna (usually uncountable, plural herpetofaunas)

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

   The island is noted for its diverse herpetofauna.

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

Related terms

• herp
• herpetological
• herpetologist
• herpetology
• herptile

Translations

amphibians and reptiles as a group

• Chinese:

  Mandarin: 爬行類區系／爬行类区系 (páxínglèi qūxì)

• Finnish: matelijat ja sammakkoeläimet pl
• French: herpétofaune (fr) f
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