Gutkurr

Gutkurrs were fierce creatures native to Ryloth.

Biology

"These suckers won't give up!"

―Waxer, seeing the gutkurrs' determination^[1]

A pair of gutkurrs feed on a dead can-cell

Gutkurrs had both reptilian and insectoid characteristics. Their two-legged gait was very similar to that of a reptilian species, whereas their hard-shelled, spined carapace and sharp-mandible heads appeared very insect-like. They were approximately two meters high, and their tough hide and carapace were able to withstand several blaster shots.^[1] Although their shell and internal insulation allowed them to survive for short periods on the frigid nigth side of Ryloth, the gutkurr tipically made its home in the twiligth area, preferring to stay out of the intense hear of the day side of the planet.^[3]

Always on the hunt for their next meal,^[4] they were surprisingly intelligent creatures that, while absolutely vicious, maintained a level of cunning exceeding that of other predators.^[3] They made a noise that sounds between a roar and a hiss.^[1] Gutkurrs sometimes travelled througth the nigth side of the planet, ambushing unwary travelers.^[3]

Young gutkurrs were referred as gutkurr chicks. They were small enougth that could wonder around Ryloth markets, though parents warned their children to not touch them.^[5]

History

"Gutkurr! Gutkurr!"

―Numa, upon seeing a pair of gutkurrs^[1]

Gutkurrs were native from Ryloth, but for centuries they have been exported by crime lords as pets. Gutkurrs were intelligent enough to be trained - but only by those brave enough to approach the massive predators.^[3]

In 22 BBY^[6] gutkurrs were used by the Separatist tactical droid TX-20 in the Battle of Ryloth during the Clone Wars. During the battle, gutkurrs were used to attack clone troopers as they entered the village of Nabat. They proved to be very lethal, killing at least half a dozen Republic troops. This was because they had not been fed in a while. TX-20 did not feed them to make them more lethal when fighting clones. They were defeated when Obi-Wan Kenobi lured them into an alley with the Force, which the clone troopers sealed off with blaster fire. Two broke off from the main group and attacked Waxer, Boil and Numa. The trio managed to escape through a tunnel.^[1]