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Meena Tills, a female Mon Calamari with prominent barbels
Barbels,[1] informally known as "chin tentacles,"[2] were the tendril-like appendages that fringed the mouth and chin of a Mon Calamari regardless of their sex.[1] Some, like Prince Lee-Char, adorned their barbels with ornaments.[3] The barbels were an indicator of youth when only one was present on the chin,[4] and this made elder Mon Calamari look bearded.[1] Similarly, the Gungans of Naboo grew fleshy chin whiskers as they aged.[5]
Appearances
Sources
"Lair of Grievous" Episode Guide | The Clone Wars on StarWars.com (backup link) (as barble)- Star Wars: Aliens of the Galaxy (First identified as barbel)
- Much to Learn You Still Have: 10 Things You Might Not Know About Mon Calamari on StarWars.com (backup link)
