Definitions

1. noun

A person who studies or is interested in faunistics, the study of the distribution, ecology, and classification of animals.

“The faunist specializing in the wildlife of the Amazon rainforest has written extensively on the topic.”

2. noun

A person who studies or classifies faunas, or animal groups.

“The faunist’s work on the fauna of the Great Barrier Reef has contributed significantly to our understanding of marine ecosystems.”