John Reeves (naturalist)
John Reeves was an English naturalist. He developed a notable collection of Chinese drawings of animals and plants.
Reeves was appointed inspector of tea for the British East India Company in 1808. He was responsible for the introduction of a number of garden plants to the West.
He is commemorated in the names of Reeves's muntjac and Reeves's pheasant.
Four species of reptiles are also named in his honor: Gekko reevesii, Leiolepis reevesii, Mauremys reevesii, and Scincella reevesii.
