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The universe ofStar Wars, a space opera media franchise, features a broad variety of different alien creatures. These aliens can besentient or non-sentient, serving as species for characters, setting pieces,plot devices, and background elements. The diversity of alien species in Star Wars is considered to be a strong point of the franchise. The creatures are designed to be believable, recognizable, and often endearing—in this way, many creatures from Star Wars have become well known in popular culture.[1]
The types of creatures in this list are listed by category and then in alphabetical order.
Humans are a species in thefictionalStar Wars universe. They are the most numerous and dominant species, with apparently millions of major and minor colonies galaxywide. Humans are native to many different worlds and are characterized by multidimensional complex personalities, that are both individual and unique. They are the only race accepted as pure by Emperor Palpatine.[citation needed]
By the time the hyperdrive was invented, humans were already present on a few scattered worlds throughout the galaxy; according to theNew Essential Chronology, the humans of Coruscant managed to send out a number of 'sleeper ships' between the fall of theRakatanInfinite Empire and the invention of the hyperdrive.Star Wars humans are mostly biologically identical toreal-life humans.[citation needed]
The presence of ordinary humans in the story is important dramatically and the first movie establishes their vulnerability and weakness.[2] Luke Skywalker's introduction early in the first movie was rewritten to establish this.[3]
In theStar Wars mythology, the human homeworld, according to theNew Essential Chronology, is generally believed to beCoruscant. However, there is actually no real consensus on the issue; according to releases from the official Starwars.com site, the ancient human home world has simply been lost to history.
Star Wars humans live on many different worlds throughout the galaxy, with many populations living together with several other species—something which is most common[citation needed] either on the cosmopolitan worlds at the core, or on the frontier at theOuter Rim of the galaxy, such as onTatooine.
The following is a list ofStar Warshumanoidsentientspecies from theStar Wars franchise.
The following is a list of non-sapient (sometimes referred to erroneously as non-sentient),animalfictional creatures species found in theStar Wars franchise.
AnAcklay is a large non-sapient creature resembling apraying mantis.[11] It is a crustacean. It is equipped with three eyes and six legs with four digits each, the fourth of which terminates in an elongatedscythe-like claw and has a crest to protect its long neck from aerial attacks. As a carnivore, it possesses a mouth full of long, sharp teeth that it uses for catching fish. It originated onVendaxa, but has since adapted to other environments such asFelucia andGeonosis. One was killed byObi-Wan Kenobi during theBattle of Geonosis.Acklay are night-and-day hunters. Acklay could beForce-sensitive due to a rare mutation, learning to use Force lightning with their mouths.
Air shrimps are flyingshrimp native toBespin that float in the upper atmosphere. Not much is known about them, besides the fact that they are eaten by the birdlike Rawwks.[12]
Aiwha are aquatic mammals, 30 feet in length, that somewhat resemble very largemynocks andcetaceans. Most claim that its home world is Naboo but it also lives on Kamino. They dwell in the oceans and the sky above it. The Gungans and Kaminoans ride on them.[13]
Akk dogs, sometimes called Aak dogs, arelizard-like creatures the length of a speeder. They formed Force bonds with any handler, Force-sensitive or not. Commonly seen as Jedi pets or companions, their hides are resistant to lightsabers. They are native to Haruun Kal.
Crustaceal multi-ocular mollusks fromYavin 4 that fish for underwater prey, such as the Aquatic Gundark and the pinkish salamander, by dangling their root-like tentacles/claws below the water's surface.
Anoobas are scavengers[14] that will occasionally attack large creatures such as rontos and eopies, but most commonly they attack smaller creatures. Their strong jaws have a horny exterior beak that is able to crush thick bones. They have a long tail that acts as a counterbalance during sprints, and helps to regulate their internal temperature. They range in weights between 25 and 40 kilograms (though the males are often larger than females). Anoobas have unregulated appetites, and they will gorge until they can no longer move. They are social animals and hunt in packs of 10 to 12, within the pack there are 2 dominant adults, an alpha male, and an alpha female. Female anoobas foster between 3 and 4 cubs per season, they feed them through methods of regurgitation. There are some anoobas that have been domesticated by the tusken raiders. There are also some escaped packs roaming the streets of Coruscant.
The Asyyyriak lives in the forests ofKashyyyk. It spends most of its time high above the forest floor. It has an elongated head and a pointed snout filled with sharp teeth. It has six legs, which are positioned along its flexible spine to provide a highly maneuverable frame. Each foot has four toes, which end in razor sharp talons. Its body is covered with long brown and green hair, which lies on top of green skin.
Asyyyriaks primarily prey uponavians and other small animals. A few smallWookiee children are lost each year because of the Asyyyriak. Asyyyriakshibernate during cold seasons, and tend to favor a hollow tree trunk as a den.
A medium-sized predator fromYavin 4, It stalks the shallows of streams and lakes for runyips and whisperbirds. It has multiple sets of eyes to allow simultaneous vision above and below the water.
Bandaras, which are also known assandbar dwellers, arebeetles from the planetDevaron who live in huge unyielding swarms on sandbars and beaches. Their unifiedmating call during the summer can be unbearable to hear.[15]
Thebantha is a colossal, shaggy,mammalianmount with circularsheep-like horns.[16] Herds of bantha inhabit the desert wastes ofTatooine in the outer Rim, as well as grasslands and plains of other worlds throughout theStar Wars galaxy. They are very sociable animals, have long sticky tongues to catch prey, and are notorious for their smell. Since bantha are found in such a large number of agricultural systems, it is believed that early space settlers transported the species to new worlds.[citation needed] Although largely domesticated, on some planets wild herds can still be found. There are several known varieties of banthas in existence, including the common bantha (Bantha majorus), the smaller, shy dwarf bantha, and the rangier, slender dune bantha. One specific subtype of bantha is theKashyyyk grayclimber, which differs in that the grayclimber has massive cranial bone plates in place of horns; it has also adapted to climbing through the evolution of articulated toes that can grip wroshyr trees. Banthas can be seen in video games and the movieStar Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. They can also be found inThe Mandalorian "Chapter 9: The Marshal". AlsoStar Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. They were commonly used on Tatooine by the Tusken Raiders. The Tusken Raiders form symbiotic bonds with banthas. When the Tusken Raiders reach the age of seven, a bantha of the same gender is ceremoniously given to the youngling, as its partner in life. When Tusken Raiders marry, the couple's banthas mate. When the Tusken Raiders have offspring, the banthas often produce an offspring of the same gender at the same time. Upon the death of a bantha or a Tusken Raider, the species left behind will often commit suicide.
Barri are enigmaticspacefaring creatures that can hitch rides onasteroids and derelict spacecraft for thousands of years in space. Their acid secretions break down and help the barris digest the asteroid they ride on.[15]
Beck-tori are aquatic parasites endemic to the planet Nam Priax. They are blue and resemble the shape of aneel. These creatures channel the force to enhance their senses and heal themselves.[17]
Beldons are colossal floating creatures found in the lower atmosphere of Bespin. They are gas-filled creatures that can metabolize the natural chemicals and biosphericplankton of the slushy gas-liquid-solid interface (via long, trailing, tentacles) of the lower atmosphere. Beldons grow between 800m and 10 km. They travel together in herds. Their light-sensitive skin cells aid with defense and metabolism. Eggs and sperm are released into the atmosphere and drift freely until random fertilization. They have a caudal fin on their back to help with stability. They excrete Tibannna gas which can be collected and used as a hyperdrive coolant. They are surrounded by a small electrical field to detect approaching danger. A herd of Beldons are seen in season 2 ofStar Wars Rebels.
Bergruutfa are large 7m tallherbivorous grazers from the planetTeloc Ol-sen. They have been known to serve ascaravan beasts, warbeasts and farm animals, and have an armored frill around their head.[15]
Theclawbird is a black-featheredcarrion-eatingbird, similar to avulture. They live onTatooine,Geonosis andWayland.
Gartros are small,avian creatures that live onCoruscant. They havebat-like wings, spiked tails, and jaws filled with sharp teeth. Gatros areomnivorous and completely harmless.
Geejaws are leathery-wingedbird creatures that live onNaboo and theforest moon of Endor.
Hawk-bats are purple or red creatures with a curved beak and leathery wings. They can be found on civilized worlds likeCoruscant andTaris.
Kkryytch areavian creatures that eat seeds and live onKashyyyk.
Porgs are apenguin orpuffin-like species with facial features ofseals.[18] They are native to the planetAhch-To,[19] whereJedi MasterLuke Skywalker made his exile in the years following the victory over theGalactic Empire. They are introduced inThe Last Jedi and are known for how "insanely cute" they are, serving as comic relief.[20][21] The creatures, who dwell on the cliffs of the island where Skywalker lives in exile, could build nests and fly.[22] Male porgs are known to be slightly bigger in size than females;[23] baby porgs are called porglets. A flock of porgs is known as a murder.[24] DuringThe Last Jedi, one porg finds its way aboard theMillennium Falcon withChewbacca; they serve as a foil for the Wookiee.[21] A porg also appears inThe Rise of Skywalker when Rey travels to Ahch-To.
The introduction of the porgs was somewhat controversial, with some critics claiming the creatures were introduced to cater to children and boost merchandise sales.[21] However, the production team has stated that the porgs were created to account for the puffins in the background of outdoor shots set on Ahch-To.[25] Puffins are native to theSkellig Islands, which served as the filming location of Ahch-To, and local conservation laws prevented the filmmakers from taking actions that would keep the puffins out of frame.[26] They either had to remove the puffins from the shots with digital editing or disguise them as something else to maintain continuity.[25] Disguising the puffins proved technically easier and cheaper than removing them, which led to the development of the porgs.[25] The porgs' voices were created through a mixture of sounds from turkeys, chickens, and doves.[25]
Pylat birds are beautiful white and blackcockatiels that inhabitNeimoidia and are a symbol of their owner's wealth.
Woodoos are carnivorous ground dwellingbirds native to Tatooine.
TheBlase Tree Goat, as called by the natives who live on Endor, is known across the galaxy as aChoreamnos. A lazy animal that looks like a cross between agoat and asloth. They hardly move except to get leaves on other branches.[27]
TheBlistmok is alizard, native to the planet ofMustafar. They are usually dark red or a dark teal color.
Theblurrg is used for transportation on Ryloth,[28] on Endor's forest moon, and onArvala-7, where some are found in a feral state.[29] It is typically used as a beast of burden by the freedom fighters of Cham Syndulla, and mauraders. It is found inStar Wars: The Clone Wars and inThe Mandalorian episode one. They are tough-skinned reptilian herbivores known for their small brains and simple intelligence. Their brain is roughly the size of a jubba nut. Their dense skull is used as a battering ram, they utter frequent low roars, but besides this no other communications. Males are eaten during mating. Their eggs are laid in clutches between 5–6, and are left where they drop. Young stay inside their mothers' protective circles during early years. On Endor they are preyed upon by boar-wolves, and are objects of derision inEwok culture and folk-lore.
Bog Rats are large, one eyedrats, found on the planet Bogano. TheseRodents were first introduced inJedi: Fallen Order.
Borcatus are a non-canon,quadrupedal,scavengervermin found amongst garbage and trash on thousands of civilized planets. Up to 0.5-metre (1.6 ft) in length, they are protected from the environment and predators by strong, armored scales.[15]
Thebordok is aherbivorousequine animal, native to theforest moon of Endor. They have an erect mane, and short knobby forward pointing horns on either side of their head. It is used byEwoks as apack animal and amount if captured.
Bursas are carnivorousquadrupeds native to Naboo. They live inmud huts or burrows they build in the ground. Rumors are, being that they hunted and killed the early Gungan race, they are partially responsible for the Gungans seeking shelter from them underwater..
Thecan-cell is a monstrousdragonfly, about 1.5 m (4.9 ft) long, which flies the skies ofKashyyyk and Teth. It is seen inStar Wars: The Clone Wars andStar Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.
Cannoks inhabit the forest moon ofDxun. Cannoks are small, annoying creatures that have the ability to consume anything, including mechanical components.
Cherfers are aggressive,quadrupedal,herd animals from the planetElom. Although they areomnivores, these beasts are quick to anger and prefer meat.[15]
Chiilak are thick-furred, six-limbedbipeds that inhabit theglacial regions of the moon Misnor, and can grow up to 2.2 m (7.2 ft) tall. Although they can breathe air, they can hold their breath underwater for up to 20 minutes; similarly, their webbed paws make for easy swimming.
Corellian sand panthers are large, predatory felines native to Corellia. They have venomous claws used to weaken their prey, the venom of which is odorless and tasteless. Though illegal, sand panthers are often hunted by poachers for their prized fur and poisonous venom.
TheCoruscani ogre is a largesentientogre that wanders the lower levels ofCoruscant. They have hard gray skin, pointed ears and very sharp teeth. These beasts feed off the flesh of other creatures.
TheCracian Thumper is a widely used bipedalbeast of burden used onhuman-populated worlds throughout the galaxy. It is named for the sound itdoesn't make, as it makes very little sound while running. It is a central component of the Rebel Alliance's program of live mount scouting, and Cracian Thumper racing is a popular sport.
"Crab gliders" are small, carrion eatingcrab-like creatures native to the planet ofBespin. Patches of skin between their six legs allow them to glide around their home planet, feeding on the corpses of Beldons, giant air jellyfish. It is presumed that they keep from falling by catching updrafts from below.[30]
Thecroator, a creature native to Wyndigal II, a planet with extremeultraviolet radiationexposure, is anasexual, flightlessavian-like creature with reflectiveplumage and an unusually longproboscis, used to inhale tiny fish and insects for food. Travelers on Wyndigal II often use croator plumage as anti-radiation protection.[15]
Thecthon is azombie-likesentienthumanoid that is believed to haveevolved from another humanoid creature. Like theogre, it feeds off the flesh of others. It has huge ears, enabling it to find its way around the perpetually darkCoruscant underlevels, but no eyes, as it has no use for them. Cthons live in small groups and attack the unwary, trapping them with electro nets and devouring them.They appeared in the novelDarth Maul: Shadow Hunter.
Cy'een are huge long-neckedreptilianfish that are native to the oceans of the planet Chad.
Colo claw fish areeel-like predators from the waters of the planetNaboo. One tried to attack aGungan sub, but didn't lay a claw on it once. At the end of the tunnel, asando aqua monster tried to eat the sub but didn't manage it. The unlucky Colo, however, ran in to the Sando's mouth, killing it.
Dashta eels are a species native toOrd Cestus with the ability to use the Force. They were the biological part of the JK-13 droid.
Dactillions arefour-leggedlizard-like creatures with wings and a two part beak. They fly the skies ofUtapau.
Danchafs, also known as "tree goblins" by the nativesentient Jenet species on the planet Garban, thesearboreal creatures are ferocious pack carnivores that attack unwary travelers in Garban's forests, and can grow up to 2 m (6.5 ft) tall.[15]
Derkolo are a sentient species native to the planetSileron.
Dewbacks orDewback lizards are largereptilian creatures native toTatooine. They are commonly used asbeasts of burden by moisture farmers. They have been described as resembling a t-rex pretending to be a camel.They move slowly at night, but are known to run at a brisk pace for short distances during the day. BothImperial stormtroopers[31] and Jawas have been known to utilize these large beasts.[32] Dewbacks can be seen in video games, the movieStar Wars Episode IV: A New Hope and the seriesThe Mandalorian.
Dianoga, also known asgarbage squids, are large, highly adaptablecephalopods capable of growing up to 10 m (32.8 ft) in length. They have aspherical body, sevententacles, a mouth of inward-pointing teeth, and one large eye on a stalk. They originated in the swamps of planetVodran, but can now be found in many watery trash or sewage disposals on any planet in the galaxy, living off of any presentorganic matter.[33] They are primarilyscavengers, and only pose a threat to living creatures when starving or frightened. Dianogae are now considered sentient beings, as seen in thenew canon short storyThe Baptist.[34]
Draagax arepack hunters that hunt in the equatorial grasslands of the planet Relkass. Apart from hunting smallrodents, these animals also consume wild sentinel plants. When the plants bloom in the dry season, they provide the draagax with anarcotic that sends them on aberserker frenzy, attacking everything in their path.[15]
Condor dragons are flyingreptiles from theforest moon of Endor. They have excellent eyesight and massive fangs for tearing through even the thickest hides. They have a wingspan of approximately 3 m (9.8 ft). They are known to eat Ewoks. They make nests in caves and eat the giant cave spiders. The Ewok pony is not the prey of the Condor dragon.
Dragon snakes are long, ferocious creatures, native to the swamps ofDagobah and Nal Hutta.
Hssiss, ordark side dragons are large, dark gray,reptilian creatures that originated onStenness. They were corrupted by the planet's dark side aura, anddomesticated by theSith. They have the ability to become almostinvisible, making them extremely dangerous to the unwary.
Kell dragons are the slightly stockier relatives of thekrayt dragon. While not heavily mentioned in the originalStar Wars movies, they featured significantly in the first two installments of theDark Forces series of games. Huge and powerful, they rivalrancors in their ferocity and, as such, are favored by wealthy crime lords such as theHutts.
Krayt dragons are massive,carnivorous,terrestrialreptiles native to the planet ofTatooine. Their digestive tract contains multiple chambers, in which mineral deposits may become gems known as 'Krayt Dragon Pearls', sold for high prices. Smuggler Hu Wanio became known as the "Kraytcutter" onSullust from his specialty of dealing in Krayt dragon stomachs on the black market. The Krayt dragon had two knownsubspecies, the Canyon Krayt Dragon, and the Greater Krayt Dragon.
Canyon Krayt Dragons live in the rocky caves and canyons ofTatooine's safari ranges. 10 m (33 ft) tall and 30 m (98 ft) long, the canyon krayt represents the smallest of the krayt subspecies. An evolved hunter, thefour-legged canyon krayt possesses a yellow-browncamouflage skin pattern, a five-horned crown ridge, a face armored with dermal bone plates, and a spike-studded tail. They usually feed on womp rats, eopies, and lone banthas.
Greater Krayt Dragons are rare subspecies of thekrayt dragon on Tatooine, measuring up to 100 meters in length, have 10 legs and blue scales, and feed on anything but mostly Banthas, or on rare occasions a Sarlacc. C-3PO passes by a juvenile's skeleton inA New Hope. This prop was reportedly still in place when the crew ofAttack of the Clones went there to film.[35]
A member of an unnamed subspecies of Krayt Dragon with sixteen limbs and bony armor covering its body appeared in the episode ofThe Mandalorian titled "Chapter 9: The Marshal".[36]
Drexl are giant creatures that are usually green, and have teeth the size of human arms. They are native toOnderon. The adult form can fly, and is used as a means of transport and defense by the planet's Beast-riders. Drexllarvae are unable to fly, but are strong and extremely fierce. They appear inStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords.
Having been spread throughout the galaxy by freighters andcargo ships,Duracrete slugs dig tunnels intobuilding foundations and feed off of theconcrete in there. Some specimens have been known to reach 10 m (32.8 ft) in length. They can consume almost any kind of concrete because the parts they cannot digest are excreted into armor nodules on their bodies.
Thedweebit is a small, reddish-brownbeetle, native to theYuuzhan Vong galaxy. Dweebits have been used as weapons. When they were put onto Belkadan, they emitted extremely noxious fumes that made the planet uninhabitable.
Eopies are 1.75 meter tall herbivores native to the planet Tatooine, appearing in all three prequel movies,[37] (Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds andStar Wars Galaxies also feature Eopies). The quadruped mammals are distinguished by their pale skin and long flexible snouts. An eopies's pale, white skin helps keep the creature cool by reflecting the intense sunlight of the planet's twin suns. Eopies are used as beasts of burden due to their endurance and ability to carry a lot of cargo. They are known for being stubborn and querulous creatures and for having incredibly potent flatulence. Eopies reach maturity around six standard years of age and their average lifespan is 90 standard years.
Fabools areballoon-like creatures. They are sometimes punctured by thorny Blba trees and eaten by carnivorous snails. They live in the DantarianSavannahs onDantooine.[38]
Falleens are sentientreptilian beings that can emitpheromones that can affect many species.[39][40]
TheFalumpaset is a large mammal native toNaboo,[41] appearing inStar Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace,The Gungan Frontier,Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds, andStar Wars Galaxies: The Ruins of Dantooine. They roamed the plains and swamps of the planet in large herds, and their distinctive call could be heard for kilometers around. Easily domesticated, falumpasets were popular mounts all over the galaxy.
Fambaas are the largest terrestrial herbivores of the Naboo swamp, appearing inStar Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace,The Gungan Frontier,Star Wars Galaxies,Star Wars: Battlefront, andStar Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds. Fambaas are technically amphibians but have the scaly hide of reptiles. These creatures can easily knock over trees to get at leaves and berries. They also forage for underwater plants.
Fambaas in the wild travel in herds of up to 12. They are born with moist skin and gills and upon maturity their tails grow, the gills disappear and their skin hardens. The Fambaa has been domesticated by Gungan for millennia as beasts of burden and cavalry/artillery draft beasts.[42]
Fathiers, or space horses, appears in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Thesehorse-like animals are seen in the coastal city Canto Bight on the desert planet Cantonica. They are a sentient species that could be tamed and used for riding. They were known to be graceful and majestic, while being prized for their speed by the wealthy of the galaxy. The inhabitants of Canto Bight exploited them in competitive and highly popular races on the planet's racetracks.[43]
Felucian ground beetles, also known asgelagrubs, are largeinsects that live on planetFelucia.
Fenner's Rocks are harmless, slow-moving creatures that consumelichen,moss andalgae. Their bodies resemblerocks and can be stationary for a long time. They have great big jaws that can suddenly open and sometimes shoot a piercing screech, scaring away unwary passers-by.[15]
Fern bickers areape-like creatures that live onKashyyyk. They are mostly solitary creatures.
AlienFiraxan sharks live on the ocean planet ofManaan. They appeared inStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.
Colo Claw Fish are immense underwatercarnivores that dwell in the porous caverns of theNaboo core,[44] appearing inStar Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. Naturalphosphorescence give its eel-like skin an eerie glow. They have flattened flukes for bodies, with a large toothy snout flanked by hooked grasping claws. It can grow up to 40 meters in length, mostly made up of hypersensitive tail tissue that detects movement. While hunting, the colo uses chin lures to attract prey, then screams with special organs in its throat to sonically stun prey. The colo can then dislocate its jaws to swallow oversized food. Once ingested, weak stomach acids and poison assist in the stupefaction of live prey.
Opee sea killer is a large, carnivorous,anglerfish-like aquatic animal living in the underwater sections of Naboo.[45]
Sando aqua monsters are 200 m (656 ft) long aquatic mammals fromNaboo. They are ravenous, deadly predators, eating everything including theopee sea killer and thecolo claw fish.[46]
Zuxu arecarnivorouslungfish from the planet Ganlihk. Itsflippers are large, padded andprehensile enough for it to actually "walk" on four legs on land for a limited time, sometimes even chasing its prey on land.[15]
Forntarchs are carnivorous,predatoryrodents on the planetGorsh, who await their prey in trees, and then leap down and impale them with razor-sharp forelimbs.[27]
Frog-dogs are sentient reptiles with characteristics of bothfrogs anddogs. Their diet is carnivorous, and they use their long tongues to capture prey. Jabba the Hutt kept a frog-dog named Buboicullaar as a pet.
Fynocks areavian creatures that can be kept aspets. They look like exotic birds withsnake tails. Fynocks live onTalus. They do not have appendages besides their wings and they have large suckers on their face.
Fyrnocks arepredatory quadrupeds that live on Anaxes. They are unable to walk in sunlight.[47]
Galoomps are herbivorousreptile-like creatures, (though actually mammals) native to Tatooine. They resemble long-leggedarmadillos withankylosaur-like tails. The galoomps get their name from the unique sound they make when foraging for food. The galoomps use their slit nostrils and their large lungs to breathe when they are completely covered in sand.
Ganjuko are massive, furredpredators found predominantly on planets in the Filve sector andBothan worlds, and can grow more than 3.5 m (11.5 ft) tall and 5 m (16.4 ft) long. Despite their 600 kg (1,320 lb) mass, they can outrun mosthumans in a sprint. They are protected by thick external skull plates and beaks, reinforced by thick layers ofcartilage, and finally covered over all parts of their body except on its head by thick fur.[15]
Ghests are largereptilianpredators from thebayous ofRodia, and they are entrenched in the mythology of the planet. Ghests are often portrayed asdemons in modernRodian fiction. They slink underwater quietly in wait and then surprise their prey by attacking and devouring them in a single pounce.[15]
Gizka are small,frog-like creatures that adapt to almost any environment very swiftly, andreproduce just as quickly. Their first appearance was in theStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic video game.
A large, purplepterodactyl-like creature with a wingspan of 100 m, native to Naboo. There are large feathers on its chest, which the Gungans use. It is believed to have a large opening beneath its throat, that emits a secretion with a reddish color to attract other Goffbirds.
A squat, ugly,quadrupedalomnivore, native to the planet Hethar,gornts are now bred asdomesticatedherd animals on many planets for their extremely nutritious meat.[15]
Gorgs arefrog-like creatures that are domestically farmed on Tatooine.
A huge, mammoth animal resembling anape. The Gorog is a mythical creature used in an underground arena on Cato Neimodia. The Gorog can be about 700 meters tall. The creature is native to Cato Neimodia and walks like a gorilla, with numerous bones and horns sprouting from its head. The creature is massive, and has two hearts, which makes it difficult to kill. The Gorog appears in Star Wars The Force Unleashed II
Graivehs originate from the planetEalor, and are dangerousbipedalpredators that are considered "pre-sentients" by the scientists of theGalactic Empire, as they seem to almost achievesentience. They grow up to 2.5 m (8.2 ft) tall and possess great eyesight.[15]
Grauls originate from the planetDantooine and walk likegorillas. Their colors range from green to reddish orange and are about the size of rancors.
Grazers are fat animals with spikes on their backs and largeudders. They live onAlderaan,Gestron, andHaruun Kal.
Great oopiks, flightless creatures from the planet Paramatan withvestigial wings, seem to be theevolutionary link betweenreptiles andavians. They also useecholocation to seek their food and stun them with powerfulultrasonic waves emitted from their throat sacs.[15] They also possess a sac below their backs. This lethal sac emits a toxic odor when stimulated.
Greysors aremonkey-like creatures that live onNaboo,Mimban andCholganna.Gungans are known to keep them as pets.
Grotseths are dangerouspredatoryfish on the ocean planetBaralou. Theyhunt in packs, grow up to 4 m (13.1 ft) in length and are covered in many small razor-sharp shells.[27]
Gualamas are docile and swiftquadrupeds native toNaboo. They are seen usually inherds, are white with long, swingingtails, and horns atop their heads. They are smaller relatives of gualaras.
Gullipuds are self-inflating creatures, used in gullipud ball games on planets likeNaboo,Manaan,Selonia andDrall.
Gundarks are large, long-earedprimates, native to the jungle planet of Poiu-Trewq. Surprisingly solitary for primates, they are noted for both their great strength and their fierce tempers.[48]
Hanadaks are like a cross between ababoon and abear. Theyhibernate during the winters on Hok and have a fierce temper.
Hoska are grazersherd beasts living on the plains of the planetEssowyn, and are primary source of food for the Saurton, the localsentient species.[27]
Howlers are carnivorous, reptilianquadrupeds that may be native toYavin 4. They attack prey mainly by lunging and clawing, but they do have an ear-splitting howl that they use to stun prey. They make an appearance on the video game Jedi Academy.
Ishi Tib are an amphibious species native to Tibrin.
Ikopis are fleet-footedungulates that live on the plains ofNaboo.
Iriazes arebipedalungulates with one horn, a longkangaroo-like tail and brown fur. They live onMuunilinst andDantooine.
Jyykle vultures are solitary creatures that live onMimban andKashyyyk. They are extremely temperamental and often attack without warning.
Kaadu are large, flightless, billedwaterfowl-like creatures that live in the swamps of the planet Naboo. Gungans use them as mounts.
Kalaks are large and very stupidreptilian creatures that stand 2.35 m (7.7 ft) tall. They live on Mobus and have a tough hide, thereby making them difficult to hunt.
Kaminoans are tall, long-necked creatures native to the ocean planet ofKamino and are most commonly known for running the famous cloning factories of Kamino, where the Republic's clone army was created. They are almost humanoid, very tall, long neck, extremely pale.[49]
Kath hounds are horned,wolf-like creatures native toDantooine. There are two variants: the smaller one is orange and white with two horns; the larger is brown overall with three large horns. This latter variant is also called a "bull kath hound".
Kimogila are large, viciouslizards from Lok. They resemble the Krayt Dragons of Tatooine with some distinct aesthetic differences including its bulkier build and its lack of floppy ears. Kimogila (or "kimos") are generally a dark green color with rows of horns running from nose to tail. They are very aggressive and trophies, though rare, are made of their skulls.
K'lor slugs are largeworm-like creatures native to[citation needed] the Sith Homeworld of Korriban, and inhabit the tombs of the Sith lords, and prey on anything that attempts to plunder the tombs, from archeologists to Sith Acolytes. They are also found on several other worlds. For example: A massive K'lor Slug[citation needed] is found on Taris. They appear inStar Wars: The Old Republic
Koriena are stripedcanines thathunt in packs and are similar towolves.
Kouhun arecentipede-like creatures withstingers and teeth. They live onMimban andIndoumodo. As well, giant kouhuns live in theswamps ofNaboo and shoot poison puffs at their prey.
Kowakian monkey-lizards are small, hairy creatures with large ears, beaks and tails, and stand approximately two feet (60 cm) tall. They are small, semi-intelligent creatures from the planet Kowak.[50]
Krakanas areaquatic creatures that live onMon Calamari. They are similar to giant octopuses, in that they have many tentacles; however, each tentacle ends in a large razor-sharp pincer.
Krykna are large, pale-white six-legged arachnoidarthropods native to the planetAtollon, large enough to be aggressively dangerous to humans, but repelled by sensor marker technology.[51] These spiders closely resemble theKnobby White Spider (above) from the planetDagoba. They can be found in chapter ten ofThe Mandalorian.
Kybucks are fast, grassland-inhabitingungulates that inhabitKashyyyk. These swift mammals use the tall grasses of their native grasslands to hide from would-be predators, although they are capable of outrunning most predators anyway, being able to perform magnificent acrobatic jumps while running up to 90 kilometers per hour. Male Kybucks have short horns on the top of their heads, and different species can be told apart by horn variations.
Thekyren is a smallherbivorousinsect from Ansion that travels in swarms of up to 150 million individuals. They have no legs, and spend most of their lives airborne, feeding on the wide grasslands of Ansion.
Laas arefish, resemblingangler fish. Laas live inNaboo'sswamps.
Laigreks are largearachnids from the planetDantooine. They like dank, dark areas and took up residence in the ruins of the DantooineJedi Enclave after it was bombarded byDarth Malak in theJedi Civil War. Their bite is painful, but not venomous.
Lava fleas are a species of hard shelledarthropod. TheMustafar lavaflea has been domesticated by the nativeMustafarians who use it in their large industry ofmining the variousmetals dissolved in the plentifullava on theirplanet.
The lepi are an omnivorous humanoid species, resembling anthropomorphicrabbits, with large incisors, long ears, lanky frames, and big feet. Lepi are covered in short fur that varies in color from green to dark blue. They possess a heightened metabolism such that they are always in motion, giving some an air of fidgetiness. Lepi developed and pursued stellar travel in response to over crowding on their homeworldCoachelle Prime.
Lopers are small,opossum-likerodents from the fourth moon ofYavin. They are readily identified by their luxurious red fur, sharp teeth and claws, and hairless, bone-plated tail that ends in wicked barbs. Though nasty when cornered, Lopers will tend to avoid conflict with larger creatures.[52]
The Lylek is the most dangerous predator on the planet ofRyloth. It is one of the few creatures that is able to survive in the Bright Lands. Lyleks are tall beasts that are protected by a thick exoskeleton. They are armed with sharp, spear-footed limbs, powerful jaws, and overpowering tentacles. Lyleks are fierce and prey on each other when there is no other food available. In addition to their viciousness and strength, their tail tentacle is also tipped with a poisonous barb. The poison is not deadly, but it is strong enough to disable most creatures so they do not escape. Lyleks are also known for crawling into inhabited caves and threatening city dwellers.
Scyks are reptilian lizards native toTatooine. They appear in the video gameStar Wars Galaxies.
Vesps are poisonouslizards that live on the planet Lok.
Vyps arepoisonouslizards that live onCholganna.
Malia are swift creatures living in dens on the surface ofRagoon 6, marked by blue-gray fur, long tapered snouts, and a triple row of yellow teeth. They are fearsome fighters, especially during the night when they do their hunting and are most active.
Maramu, a cross between akangaroo and asheep, live in the mountains ofGenesia andCholganna, they are also native to theforest moon of Endor.
Massiffs are creatures that can be found across the galaxy, includingGeonosis andTatooine. They are used as pets and guards. They are often found living with tusken raiders. InThe Mandalorian chapter 9, the Mandalorian uses tusken to speak with them.
Minstyngars areinsects that live in troops onKashyyyk andMimban.
Mogos arecamel-like creatures with ten legs that inhabit the planetRoon; the mogo's shaggy fur keeps it warm in the mountains. Mogos can be used for transportation and food, and their fur is used for clothing.
Motts are strong, hornedmammals that live onNaboo andMimban. They look like a cross between arhinoceros and ahippopotamus with orange-tan, white-striped hides, motts are easilydomesticated.
Moufs are medium-sized, solitary creatures that often get together to feed or mate. They look similar tobears.
The mutriok is a four-legged creature found on Socorro. It is often preyed on by thetra'cor.
Mygeetoan yaks are whiteyak-like creatures that live onMygeeto.
Amynock is a leathery-lookingsilicon-based organism that grows up to 1.6 m (5.25 ft) long, with awingspan of up to 1.25 m (4.1 ft), and that feeds on electrical energy. They are often found leeching power fromspacecraft, as mynocks are one of the few species capable of living in the vacuum of space, feeding on stellar radiation, silicon and other minerals from asteroids and other space debris. Mynocks' bat-like wings also allow them to fly in theatmosphere. Found across thegalaxy (having spread prolifically from their original system), mynocks tend to flock together, migrating annually in large groups. The most notable of these events are the migrations of Roon, during which the sky darkens from swarms of these creatures.First seen inThe Empire Strikes Back feeding on theMillennium Falcon.[53]
Thevynock was a leathery, winged subspecies of the mynock native to the planet Kalarba.
Neebray are giantmanta ray-like creatures that first appeared in the Clone Wars TV series. They live in the vacuum of space, use nebulas as breeding grounds and they have been found on planets such as the coral moon of Rugosa and the moon of Rishi.
Neks aredog-like creatures, with three large claws to every paw and large teeth. They are classically called "Battle Dogs" and are bred in the Cyborrean system for sale on the Galactic Black Market. These huge and vicious creatures are sometimes fitted with armor plating and special simulators calls "Attack Simulators" for either sparring for duelling.
Nerfs are fur-covered, smelly,cow-like creatures with dull horns protruding from their head, first seen inStar Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. They are raised on planets such asAlderaan for their delicious meat, although they have a bad odor.[54] They are first mentioned by name as an insult inThe Empire Strikes Back (1980), nerf herders on Alderaan are known for their poor hygiene.[54]
Nexus arefelines from the planet ofCholganna. Nexus possess tooth-filled jaws that cover most of their spade-shaped heads. They are covered in tan-brownfur, which helps them blend into the background of their native prairies. The stripes also aid in hiding out in the rainforest brush. The four-legged carnivores have four eyes also, as the second set, situated next to the first, can see in infrared to find hidden prey. They also feature a split ended tail, covered underneath with two rows of suction cups used to climb and swing from tree to tree in their forest home. A Nexu was seen as an 'Arena Beast' inAttack of the Clones.[55]Padmé Amidala was also attacked by the nexu in the arena on Geonosis before it was killed by a Reek. Nexu can be trained to act as guards or pets. Allana Djo Solo owned a nexu named Anji.
TheNight Beast is a fictional monster from theStar Wars Saga as well as a movie by American film makerDon Dohler.
After theMassassi had departed from the planetYavin IV, they left behind a creature known only asThe Night Beast to guard and protect their homeworld against anybody who might seek to take it over until they eventually returned. Its skin is leathery and is murky green in color, and has slightly aquatic facial features such as large fish-like lips that are filled with enormous teeth. It is a bipedal life form whose feet and hands end with gigantic, devastating claws and it possesses great strength.
Nudj areswamplizards, similar tochameleons. They are native to the swamps ofDagobah.
TheNuna are gamebirds fromNaboo,[56] who can be seen living around the Lianorm Swamp. A dwarf species existed, the adult of which was the same size as a chick of the common species. TheNuna is also found onTatooine, notably aroundMos Espa. The Naboo Nuna is socially aggressive, if one is attacked then nearby Nuna will attack the aggressor. The Tatooine Nuna is mostly non-aggressive and as a result is farmed in large numbers by local hunters.
Oggdos are large frog-like creatures that are found on the planet Bogano. The more powerful subspecies Oggdo Bogdo was also found strictly on Bogano. They appeared in Jedi: Fallen Order.
Opee sea killers are large aquatic meat-eating crustaceous sea creatures that live in the planet core ofNaboo. They are approximately twenty meters in length and hybrids of both crustacean and fish. The creatures have two pectoral guidance fins, six crablike legs in the back, two antennas, bouncy eyes, and abnormally large jaws with larger prehensile tongues within them.
Orbalisks areoyster-like creatures, native to the Beast Moon ofDxun. They are parasites that attach to the skin of their host. They feed on Dark Side Energy. They pump chemicals into the blood that increase rage, anger, and fury. When killed they pump toxins into the host. They appeared in Darth Bane: The Rule of Two.
Orrays arecrocodile-like creatures that have been described as having a build like ahorse. Extremely aggressive.
Oslets are 3 m (9.8 ft) tall, timid creatures that live in the jungles of the planetJoralla. They are also used asmounts and nest high up in the sio trees.[27]
Peko pekos arereptavians with purple feathers, native to theswampy regions ofNaboo. They are capablemimics, and are often kept as pets.
Pharple are a small to medium-sized gamebird found on Lok.
Pikobis aredinosaur-like creatures that live in theswamps ofNaboo.
Profoggs are little creatures resemblingprairie dogs, that live onTatooine.
Porgs are species of beaklessSeabirds, which are smallpuffin[57]-like creatures which inhabit the fictional planet of Ach-To. While shooting scenes ofStar Wars: The Last Jedi, on the islandMalin Head,Ireland, there were large colonies ofAtlantic Puffins. Instead of removing the puffins using VFX, they decided to change them to porgs.
Pug jumpers are hardexoskeletal creatures that live onKashyyyk.
Purrgil, also calledstar whales, are giant, whale-like space-travelling creatures with multiple tentacles, introduced in the 2016Star Wars Rebels episode "The Call". They are a migratory species capable of faster-than-light hyperspace travel without technology, with whomEzra Bridger is able to communicate usingthe Force. In the 2018 series finale "Family Reunion – and Farewell", Ezra summons the purrgil to destroyGrand Admiral Thrawn's attacking fleet. The purrgil then grab Thrawn's flagship and prepare to drag it into hyperspace to an unknown destination, taking Ezra with it.
The purrgil reappear in the 2023Ahsoka episode "Part Three: Time to Fly", as theJediAhsoka Tano, her apprenticeSabine Wren and theirdroidHuyang encounter a pod of them over the planet Seatos. In "Part Five: Shadow Warrior", Ahsoka and Huyamg use the purrgil to follow Thrawn's minions, who have taken Sabine and traveled to Thrawn's location in another, far away galaxy using a coded star map and a massive hyperspace ring. They arrive on the planet Peridea, where the purrgil typically go to die, in "Part Six: Far, Far Away".
Rainbow gems are long-livingsilicon-based lifeforms that live on Gallinore. They radiate a beautiful, colorful shine that stems from their inner light, but only after maturing for thousands of years. They are considered extremely valuable, as just one is worth the price of aMon Calamari cruiser.
TheRakghoul is the result of aSithbioweapon, turning beings into mindless mutants. Rakghoul infection can be transferred by contact with one. The original outbreak occurred on the planetTaris, where they plagued the inhabitants of the Undercity – criminals or their descendants – but they also live onCoruscant. First appeared in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Therancor is an immense, warm-blooded predator native to Dathomir, Lehon, and Felucia. They vary wildly in color and appearance; basic shared features are stocky bodies, short legs, ground-brushing long arms, a lipless mouth exposing huge fangs, and tiny eyes.[58] The first rancor in the franchise appeared inReturn of the Jedi;Jabba the Hutt kept it imprisoned beneath his palace, using it as a method of executing prisoners, until it was killed byLuke Skywalker. InThe Book of Boba Fett series, thetitular character is gifted a tamed rancor, which he keeps as a pet and later rides into battle. The former owner explains that rancors form strong, loving bonds with owners who treat them well. Various rancors have also appeared in many books, comics, and video games related to the franchise, appearing in some media as native wildlife, and in other media as trained creatures of battle, used by both good and bad characters.
Jakrabs arehare-like rodents native to Tatooine.
Awomp rat is a slow-movingrodential creature, often foundscavenging in packs at the bottom of canyons.[59] They are one of the most vile creatures native toTatooine. They are covered in short fur that is usually yellow or tan and look through garbage and waste dumps for meals. Due to exposure toradioactive waste and chemicals, womp rats can mutate into larger beasts, with larger jaws, long,whip-like tails, and even aninfectious disease-causingsaliva. According toLuke Skywalker inStar Wars, they attain approximately two meters in length.
Arathtar is a large, carnivorous creature resembling a giantoctopus, with razor sharp teeth, multiple tentacles, and numerous eyes. Introduced inStar Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), they are pack hunters.[60]
Thereek is a large quadrupedal mammal native to the plains of Ylesia in Hutt space, and often bred on ranches on that world's Codian Moon. Large tusks protrude from their cheeks, which they use for headlocks in contests for dominance among their own kind. One central horn is used to attack an opponent head-on. While they are herbivores by nature, they are often fed meat to make them vicious and are then used for exhibition sport as execution animals. Was seen as an 'Arena Beast' in Attack of the Clones.[61]
Rock worrts are orangeinsects found on many planets. Their bite delivers a combinationpoison andneurotoxin to their victim, which is then used as an incubator for up to 20 eggs.
Ro-roos arelemur-like creatures that live onKashyyyk andMimban.
Rong boars arepig-like creatures that lived in the planetMimban.
Rontos are large, four-legged creatures that are beasts of burden utilized by theJawas ofTatooine.[62] They appear inStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic,Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (andvideo game adaptation),Star Wars Empire: Darklighter,Star Wars Galaxies,Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope(Special Edition),[63]A Hunter's Fate: Greedo's Tale, andShards of Alderaan.
Like the nativedewbacks of Tatooine, rontos are easy to train and become quite fond of their masters. Rontos have superb senses of hearing and smell, contrasting with their poor vision, which is why they are startled by sudden movements.
Ruggers are small, furryrodents, found on theforest moon of Endor.
Roggwarts are large, predatory beasts with long tails, curved horns, and tough thick skin. This is the creatureGeneral Grievous kept as a pet in episode ten "Lair of Grievous", season one ofStar Wars: The Clone Wars, an animated cartoon series from 2008. General Grievous would then name his pet roggwart "Gor". Gor would then live in Grievous's castle on the third moon of the planet Vassek. Gor would devour any unintended guests for the rest of his life, until Gor would be slain by Kit Fisto in episode ten, season one of theClone Wars series.
Sand Creatures are monstrousworm-like creatures that do not seem to have a true name (thoughKyle Katarn refers to them as "sand burrowers"). They tunnel under the ground quickly, and shoot up above ground mouth first to swallow prey. They are native to thedesert planet Blenjeel, where Katarn's Jedi apprenticeJaden Korr evades them while searching for parts to repair his ship after a failed mission to rescue merchants that had crash-landed on the planet. They appear in the video gameStar Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, and are very clearly a nod to the sandworms from theDune franchise.
Thesarlacc is anomnivorous, immobile beast, found on several planets, most notably Tatooine. The largest known member of the species resides onFelucia, and is several kilometers long.Jabba the Hutt used to toss his enemies into a sarlacc, which would then slowly digest them for a thousand years.Boba Fett is the only one known to survive thesarlacc. It consists of a single giant beak and manytentacles emerging from the depths of its pit as well as spike-like teeth that help snag onto prey's clothes "like barbed wire" long enough for the tentacles to grab it. They reproduced by spores, known as sarlacci, that traveled through space until they found another suitable planet to inhabit. After implanting itself into the ground, the sarlacci grew downward like a plant, forming a pit. The mouth and tentacles were the most visible parts of the sarlacc. The rest of the sarlacc's massive anatomical features were buried up to one hundred meters deep in the ground. This guaranteed protection of the sarlacc's vital organs and made it invulnerable to most forms of serious damage.Xenobiologists are unsure as to whether the sarlacc is animal or plant, as it possesses characteristics of both kingdoms. First appears inReturn of the Jedi. They are mentioned in the Disney TV showThe Mandalorian. In episode 9, a Krayt Dragon appears in an empty sarlacc pit. The first episode ofThe Book of Boba Fett shows a scene of Boba Fett inside the sarlacc's innards, as he breathes from a deadstormtrooper's respirator and escapes from the pit by blasting through with his flamethrower.[64]
Scurriers arerat-like creatures fromTatooine. They travel in packs of around 30 members. Males can be distinguished from females by thehorns which are small and straight compared to the larger, curled horns of the males.
Shaaks are plump,pachydermalherd animals with enormous rears that jut into the air. They are native to thegrasslands ofNaboo, where they graze on flowers and grass. They are raised for meat. They can be found in the animated Disney TV showStar Wars: The Clone Wars.
Shyracks arebat-like creatures that inhabit the caves ofKorriban. Shyracks are very dangerous pests, that often attack intruders in flocks.
Skettos are flyingreptiles, native toTatooine. They are active attwilight and live off of the blood of largemammals, often traveling in large groups to overwhelm and feed on prey.
Aslivilith is a large, green,amorphous creature that thrives off ambient energy and solar radiation in space. Sliviliths have a semi-discernible head with two glowing red eyes and twoantenna stalks. The rear side of the body tapers off into a mass oftentacles. Sliviliths have membranous wings that can propel them through space or atmospheric environments.
Snarbs arelizards with gray skin and 2 legs. They live onMimban.
Sleens arelizards native toDagobah.
Kinrath are large, venomousarachnid-like creatures that live onDantooine andKashyyyk. They appear inStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic andStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords.
Knobby White Spiders are a bizarre organism of the Dagobah System: essentially the larvae stage of the gnarl tree, resembling a gigantic arachnid, which roams the swamps and devours animals, and eventually anchors itself to the ground and becomes a mature tree.
Shell Spiders, as depicted inDarth Maul: Shadow Hunter, are known for their incredibly tough and durable silk, which was used to form dense armor plating for personal protection. When woven into a mat, shell spider silk could deflect a vibroblade as well as low-power beams and lasers.
Spice spiders, also called Energy Spiders, arearachnids, native to the mines ofKessel. Theirexcrement is the basis of thenarcotic glitterstim. They are one of Han Solo's greatest fears, as he was chased by one in the Kessel Mines. About 9 years before theClone Wars began, some of these spiders were brought toRyloth and altered to produce the more potent narcotic "glitteryll".
Webweavers arearachnid creatures that live onKashyyyk. They are the dominant species on the dark lower and ground levels of the forest planet, where they use their violent characteristics to thrive.
Splox are largecrabs found on the surface of Bogano. They are oftentimes found in packs with Bog Rats.
Staga are used asherd animals on the planetAmbria. They have tufts of fur on their shoulders, but are otherwisereptilian-looking, with scales, horns and thick tails.
Stone mites arescorpion-like creatures that cling to spaceships, consuming their hulls with a combination of strong jaws andacidicsaliva. Three individual stone mites can merge to form an ambiotic triont that features a hard shell, strengthened byelectrolytic reactions. These creatures have been suspected as the work of militarygenetic engineers. Stone mites can be found across the galaxy, including onTatooine,Coruscant,Malastare andNaboo.
Storm Beasts are monsters that inhabitMalachor V.
Thestratt is a largereptilian beast that lives onCoruscant.
Thesuubatar is ariding beast, native to thegrasslands ofAnsion. Suubatars are 6 m (19.7 ft) tall, and can travel at an impressive speed on their six muscular legs. They areomnivores, and feed equally well on largefruit and small prey.
Swamp slugs are large aquaticmollusks that live on the planetDagobah.
Tach are harmlessmonkey-like creatures that inhabit the Shadowlands on the planetKashyyyk. During the Czerka occupation of Kashyyyk, tach were hunted by poachers for their glands, which were used as an additive in brewing a type of strongale unique to the planet Taris.
The Talortai are a mysterious, force sensitive race who are immune to aging. They areavian-humanoid in appearance but also havereptilian features. The Talortai are fierce warriors who hone their abilities using the force. Talortai also have the ability to regenerate any wounds.
Urai Fen in the gameStar Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption is the only Talortain seen in theStar Wars franchise.[citation needed]
TheTalz were a sentient species native to the snowy planet Orto Plutonia.[65] They were covered in thick, shaggy white fur and possessed 4 eyes and a small proboscis. During the Clone Wars, they lived a primitive lifestyle. A talz named Muftak can be seen inA New Hope.
Thetaozin is a huge, completelytransparent,insect-like beast, endemic to the moon of Va'art.[66] It eats anything foolish enough to come near, which it traps by spitting agluey fluid that becomes silk and entwines it.[67]
Tauntauns are 2.5 m (8.2 ft) tallbipedal snow reptiles,[68] indigenous to the ice planetHoth.[69] Tauntauns superficially resemble a robustkangaroo, but are covered with white fur and have downturned horns, four nostrils, and a foul body odor. They graze onlichen,moss andfungi found in icegrottoes as a food source, as well as scavenging on frozen flesh or small rodents; their own meat is unfit for human consumption.[70] They are used asmounts by theRebel Alliance during their occupation of Echo Base. The tauntaun's thick layers of fat and fur provide adequate protection from the cold during the daytime, but it cannot survive exposure to the cold of night. Due to oil excreted from their skin, tauntauns give off a very unpleasant odor.[71] They are the primary prey of thewampa.[72]
The species was designed forThe Empire Strikes Back (1980) byRalph McQuarrie,Joe Johnston, andPhil Tippett. It was conceived early on as being more dinosaur-like, similar to theblurrg. Mechanical costumes were considered for shots featuring live-action actors, but were found to be unpractical. Instead, the creatures were primarily created viastop motion animation (includingmotion control) under Phil Tippett.[73] Their animation was significant because of the use ofgo motion (making their motion more consistent with live action).[73] A specimen is featured prominently on the film's theatrical poster. A mounted tauntaun head appears inReturn of the Jedi (1983) next toJabba the Hutt's favorite trophy, the frozenHan Solo.[68]
Predators on the planetEssowyn,terecons arereptiles, who attack by burrowing into the ground and leaping spectacularly upon their unsuspecting prey. They can grow up to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall and 8 m (26.2 ft) long.[27]
A creature mentioned in the video gameStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, presumably created by the Sith to kill Jedi. On the Jedi Academy on Dantooine, a Twi'lek Jedi teaches Revan about an event called 'The Great Hunt' where numerous Jedi were sent out to kill the creatures. In the game Terentateks are encountered in the Kashyyyk Shadow lands (it is referred to as 'the ritual beast'), in Naga Sadow's tomb on Korriban and the Shyrack Cave on Korriban. Terentateks feed on force adepts, and are found where the dark side thrives. Slow but powerful, Terentateks use their large claws to strike foes. Many Jedi have fallen to the dark side on their quest to rid the galaxy of these abominations.
Tesfli piercers are tiny flyinginsects, who inhabit the dense swamps of the planetGorsh and live inswarms. Although their bites are not lethal, they sometimes carry dangerous "rotting disease" that simulatesgangrene.[27]
Thernbees are fearsome beasts withpsychic abilities, that live on Almania. They are hairy and have giant teeth and large claws, similar to awolf orlion. They are generally quite playful creatures and are often kept as pets, though are also used aswatchdogs. They possess numbing saliva.
An enormousreptilianpredator on the planetGorsh, theThevaxan marauder can always be heard approaching its prey, being a loud, dimwitted and clumsy beast. It can grow up to 20 m (65.6 ft) long and 8 m (26.2 ft) tall at the shoulder.[27]
Thrantas are a group of flying animals found onAlderaan,Bespin, andCoruscant. While there are multiple breeds varying in size and functions (some for personal travel, others for massive air ferries), most thrantas serve the purpose of aerial transport.[74] The predominant physical feature of these creatures are theirmanta ray-like figure.
Tortons are red and greenturtle-like creatures with long legs. They originated onNaboo's moon ofRori.
Tolibs are largeswampbirds that live on the planetMimban.
The "Tra'cor" is an amphibious relative of the rancor. Like the rancor, it possessed a hostile temper, but is smaller than the rancor and almost completely water bound. The tra'cor will feed on moss and grasses growing underwater, but will also eat meat whenever it presents itself. These water creatures wait to ambush creatures that come to the water to have a drink. It is found on the planet Socorro and will also walk on land.
Treppoks are enormousfish that grow up to 30 m (100 ft) long on the ocean planet ofBaralou. They are theherd animals of thesentient species Krikthasi.[27]
Tunnel snakes arepoisonoussnakes found injungle regions of planets, such asKashyyyk andWayland.
Tuskcats aretiger-like animals that live onNaboo and possibly other planets, such as Orto Plutonia. They had very long saber-tooth fangs, hence their name, and are also called "Nabooan TuskedPanthers" or Nabooan tusk-cat.
Ubebas aresimians, native to the planetCholganna.
Ugja are solitary creatures, native to the planetCholganna.
Ugnaughts are small, humanoid creatures that are seen commonly onBespin. InThe Mandalorian chapter 1, there is an Ugnaught named Kuill who used to work for the empire. He was a slave and worked hard to buy his freedom. Ugnaughts can also be found inThe Empire Strikes Back. They work on the machine that freezes Han Solo in carbonite.
Ullers are horned creatures that live onKashyyyk.
TheUmgullian blob is a pink,blobby creature, found onShili andMimban. They are most well known to be employed in the blob races on Umgul.
Unarks are small,acid-spittingworms that live onCoruscant.
Urusais are reptavians (reptile and avian) native to Tatooine.
Varactyls arelizard-like creatures with green scales and coloredplumage on their necks. They are native to the planetUtapau. Their toes allow them to climb almost vertically. They seem to have the head of abird and a body of agecko, and their call is a short warble-type sound. A female one named Boga is ridden byObi-Wan Kenobi inStar Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.
Veermoks are guard creatures found onNaboo andMimban. They resemble lanky, upright, and formidablegorillas. They are useful as guards because they are nearly immune toblaster fire. The Systech Weapons Corporation developed two extremely powerful blasters, the Systech Static Blaster and the Systech Electric Blaster, to counter, to counter its ferociousness.
Velker are star fighter shaped creatures found on the planetBespin.
Vexis are serpent-like creatures found on planetPasaana that dwell primarily in caves existing without eyesight and detect prey by electromagnetic activity.
Voorpaks are smallcarnivores that look like balls of fur standing on stick-like legs. They are kept as pets. They can be found on Naboo.
Vornskrs areferret-like creatures that lived in the planetMyrkr. It possesses the unusual ability to hunt using the Force. They are wild, aggressive and vicious beasts. Thevoxyn race created by the Yuuzhan Vong to hunt and kill Jedi were a hybrid of the vornskr and the Yuuzhan Vong fero
Vulptices arefox-like animals, native to the mineral planet Crait. They live in caves under Crait's salt crust in groups called skulks. They are best known for their coats made of white crystalline bristles.
Wambas are hooved creatures that live onCholganna.
Wookiees arebear-like creatures from the planet Kashyyyk. The most well known Wookiee inStar Wars isChewbacca, first appering inStar Wars: A New Hope. InStar Wars: Revenge of the Sith an army of Wookiees fight against theClone Troopers.
Wampas are a horned, clawed, white-furred,carnivorous species of snow monsters native to the frozen world ofHoth.[75] They are a semi-sentient race ofpredators standing over 2 m (6.6 ft) in height, subsisting in the cold climate by huntingtauntauns—their primary prey.[76] Wampas are usuallysolitary creatures, but are known to occasionallyhunt in packs. Their white fur allows wampas to blend-in with Hoth's blindingblizzards, enabling them to catch their prey completely unaware. Once they have made their kill, wampas drag the carcasses back to their icy lair, where they suspend them from the ceiling until ready to eat them. Due to the extreme temperatures of Hoth and thecold-blooded nature of the wampa, the creatures are difficult to track on radar. A similar species is believed to inhabit the planetGall, in the Outer Rim.
The wampa made its first appearance inThe Empire Strikes Back (1980), as a predator that attacks Luke and eats his tauntaun. Several other wampa sequences were planned forThe Empire Strikes Back, but were ultimately cut.[77] The wampa also made an appearance in theFamily Guy special "Something, Something, Something, Dark Side" (2009), being depicted asCookie Monster fromSesame Street.
TheTatooine Howler, also commonly referred to as theDesert Wampa, is a native species of Tatooine that resembles theWampas of the planetHoth, despite having no genetic relation. They are intelligent and solitary creatures, hunting for prey on their own.[78]
Wandrellas are 10–15 m (35–50 ft) longworms, found in themuddyplains of thejungle-covered planetMimban. The wandrella's thoughts areprimitive, and it often charges at its prey, using its armored belly to quickly move forward. This large beast hasphosphorescent skin, streaked with brown, and has a cluster of several eyes on one end.
Awoolamander is anape-like animal native toYavin IV. It has a blue furred body, a long, multi-colored tail, a prominent belly, and a multi-colored face. Its chief enemy is the syntaril.
Garrals arewolf-like creatures that live in the forests ofWayland andCholganna.
TheLoth-wolf is a near-legendary,Force-sensitive large canid native toLothal, known since prehistoric times on that world by its inhabitants. Awhite-furred one occasionally assistedEzra Bridger on Lothal in theStar Wars Rebels TV series.[79]
Gigantic carnivorouscaterpillar-like creatures with round mouths filled with sharp teeth, inhabit the planetBlenjeel. The worms are blind, but can detect motion. They appear in the gameStar Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy. They are likely a reference to thesandworms fromDune.
Theconduit worm is a longworm that lives in theelectrical wiring channels of undergroundCoruscant and thrives on theelectrical currents sent through them. They may also be attracted to the electric activity in brains, if they do not find a stronger electrical power source to feed on. As such, many a person has awoken on Coruscant to find one of the worm'sfeelers creeping into their ears. The worms can end up on starships, causing power outages, and are treated asvermin.
Glim worms are tunneling 1 m (3.3 ft) longpredators, found on many planets. They are covered by sharp, flexible scales that move to propel the worms through sand or soil at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph). They are also hunted for their skin for use as clothing, and theirslime for use asadhesive.[15]
Space slugs, also calledexogorths orgiant asteroid worms,[80] aresilicon-basedgastropods capable of surviving in near-vacuum conditions.[76] Space slugs generally make their habitats inasteroids, where they spend the majority of their lives. Many space slugs have been found inHoth's asteroid field,[76] some reaching thousands of meters (feet) in length, up to a recorded maximum around 1,000 metres (3,300 ft), although most are much smaller at around 10 metres (33 ft). They feed by absorbing an asteroid's minerals through their roots. Smaller space slugs also devourmynocks (in large space slugs, consumed mynocks are not digested and instead become parasites within the space slug). Large space slugs may also consume starships and have been known to eat sections ofImperialStar Destroyers that flew too close. The burrow of a space slug is called a "caysh".[80] They first appeared inThe Empire Strikes Back (1980).[81]
Worrts arefrog-like creatures native toTatooine. They feed on mostly insects and rodents and catch prey by sitting stationary in the sand and using their long tongues to catch and wrap around passing animals. Jabba the Hutt kept a number of worrts forpest control. One is briefly seen inReturn of the Jedi outsideJabba's palace. It catches an animal with its tongue, swallows it, andburps. They are sometimes confused withfrog-dogs.
Wraids are large,lizard-like creatures that live and are hunted for their armored head plates on the desert planet ofTatooine. There is also a subspecies on Korriban.
Wyrwulves are six-legged,dog-like animals that were in fact the children of theCodru-Ji race. When a wyrwulf reachespuberty, it encases itself in acocoon, from which a Codru-Ji adult emerges several weeks later. They can be found onMunto Codru.
Yeltz is an amphibious species that resides in the artificial outpost planets of the Lupania ring. No one butYaddle has seen the creature, and thus it is still regarded as a legend. They are thought to possess the ability to turn transparent under water. When submerged, they are fearsome predators, but when on-land, they are shy and tamable.
Yeomets are trash-eatingquadrupeds that live on artificial habitats, like space stations or largecapital ships. They are able to eat almost any form ofmatter, thanks to a special digestiveenzyme triggered by strongelectromagnetic radiation. They carrydisease.[15]
Yorik coral was the primary shipbuilding material of theYuuzhan Vong. It was grown on-planet in the shape of a ship. Later,symbiotic creatures were implanted or grown within it to form the ship's functions. The completed yorik ship had anervous system that controlled and coordinated the various functions, and acirculatory system that sustained them.
Ysalamiri are furrysalamander-like creatures that live onMyrkr. They have the unique property of repellingthe Force, rendering all Force powers within theirsphere of influence void; for this reason, they are prominently used byGrand Admiral Thrawn in his campaigns against theNew Republic. The supposed reason for the Force bubble is that it acts as a way to hide from the other unique carnivores of Myrkr that use the Force to hunt down prey, such as thevornskr. The term "bubble" is particularly apt because, like water bubbles underwater, multiple ysalamiri's bubbles reinforce each other instead of overlapping. Because of this, large sections of Myrkr are completely removed from the Force.
Zakkegs are large beasts that reside onDxun. They are relatively solitary creatures, with thick hides, and covered in spikes and horns. Along with their tough hide for defense, they are also immune to most Force powers. Zakkeg are tough, and are a good challenge forMandalorians.
TheZillo Beast is a lengthy creature sporting the unique feature of five limbs, the fifth protruding from behind its shoulder blades. It first appeared in the second season of the popular Cartoon Network seriesThe Clone Wars, toward the end of the season. It was the dominant predator onMalastare before the Dugs wiped them out using various methods, including drilling for fuel that poisons them. Though they were rendered extinct, rumors spread of a surviving Zillo that would bring about their apocalypse. While the Republic engaged in a battle against droids on the planet, they tested a new weapon (a type of E.M.P) over the hollow ground concealing the last Zillo Beast in its cave. Destroying the droids and accidentally opening up the ground leading below, the Dugs immediately wanted to kill the five-story high creature, the last of its kind. Seeing its armor was resistant to most projectiles, including lightsabres, the Republic tricked the Dugs into thinking that the beast perished and instead transported it toCoruscant for study. Before study was over, Palpatine ordered the beast to be killed anyway, but the Zillo Beast broke from its prison to hunt Palpatine down in the nearby Senate building. Because of this and the danger it posed to the citizens of Coruscant, the beast was, shortly after escaping, killed using a toxin gas converted from Malastare fuel. At the end of the episode,Palpatine informs doctor Sionver Boll he wants the beast cloned.
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