1. the biogeographical region comprising tropical and subtropical South America, Central America, the Caribbean, and southern Mexico
Usage: scientific; geography

Examples

• The neotropics contain the world’s largest tropical rainforest.
• Many bird species migrate between North America and the neotropics.
• Scientists study biodiversity patterns across the neotropics.
• The Amazon basin forms the heart of the neotropics.
• Conservation efforts in the neotropics focus on protecting endangered species.
• Coffee plantations in the neotropics provide habitat for migratory birds.