Meaning of the word herptile in English

What does herptile mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

herptile

US /ˈhɝːp-/
UK /ˈhɜːp.taɪl/

Noun

a reptile or amphibian

Example:
The biologist specialized in the study of herptiles.
Many species of herptiles are facing threats due to habitat loss.