The first month of 2017 can now officially be considered a win, as a newly discovered species of primate has been named after a “Star Wars” character.

In a galaxy not so far away, the American Journal of Primatology announced the skywalker hoolock gibbon on Jan. 10, 2017.

According to National Geographic, “the scientists named it skywalker because the Chinese characters for its scientific name translate to “heaven’s movement.” The scientists also noted that they are big “Star Wars” fans.

According to CNN, the species was previously classified with another species of gibbon, but after careful observation of their genetic makeup, and various studies of their behavior, scientists decided the primate should be classified as its own species.

The gibbon got its name from its rapid movement through the canopy trees in the mountain forests of Gaoligong, China.

The skywalker hoolock gibbon is one of the three species of hoolock gibbons. National Geographic describes them as being about 32 inches tall with no tail. Females weigh about 13 pounds and males weigh about 15 pounds. The primary physical difference between skywalker hoolock gibbons and other species of gibbons is the brown or black color of their eyebrows, genital tufts and beards. Other species of gibbons have white hair in these areas.

If you thought ewoks were cute, you have another thing coming. These things are fluffier than Chewbacca.

The skywalker hoolock gibbon’s name has already managed to capture the attention of Mark Hamill, the actor who played Luke Skywalker himself, National Geographic noted.

On January 11^th, Hamill tweeted “So proud of this! First the Pez dispenser, then the Underoos & U.S. postage stamp… now this! #GorillaMyDreams #SimianSkywalker #JungleJedi.”

A movie appearance from a gibbon with its very own lightsaber would be sure to entertain. 

With the excitement of the new species comes a bit of misfortune. The skywalker hoolock gibbon is already considered to be endangered. CNN explains that scientists estimate there are less than 200 of these primates in the wild. 

The gibbons’ fun new name may bring the attention to them that they need.

In an interview with CNN, Samuel Turvey, a member of the research team, stated “Increased awareness of the remarkable ecosystem of the Gaoligong mountains and improved conservation is essential to ensure we have time to get fully acquainted with this exciting new species before it’s too late.”