👉 In biology, a conspecific is a species that shares an identical genetic makeup. When referring to this concept in the context of animals, it refers to individuals within the same species who share the same genetic material and have similar physical characteristics. This can include both males and females, or even different species sharing the same genotype (the DNA sequence). Conspecifics are often used to describe the reproductive behavior between members of the same species, as they share a common mate.
