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An agile gecko found in India named after the legendary Jackie Chan

12 newly described gecko species get scientific names inspired by their features

A gecko standing on a mossy surface, with a yellowish snout and striped tail

An extremely agile gecko found in the Western Ghats of India is named Jackie’s day gecko (Cnemaspis jackieii) after martial arts legend Jackie Chan.

Saunak Pal

By Anne Pinto-Rodrigues

- More than 2 years ago

Martial arts legend Jackie Chan may not be aware of this yet but some of his biggest fans are a group of adoring herpetologists from India.