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Tauntauns, a type of reptomammal
A reptomammal was a type of reptilian species the had evolved some mammalian traits, such as live birth. Examples of reptomammals included Clawdites, rancors, tauntauns, and Vurks.
Biology and appearance
Reptomammals were a type of reptile defined as reproducing through live birth like a mammal, rather than laying fertilized eggs like other true reptiles. Reptilian characteristics could include leathery or scaled skin, claws, slit-pupiled eyes, or a forked tongue.[1]
Clawdites had singular pregnancies and gave birth to live offspring. Rancors had thick skin, and although they were reptomammals, they laid clutches of two eggs at a time. They did not suckle their young, but they did care for them. Tauntauns were warm-blooded and commonly fur-covered, with subspecies of scaly tauntauns that lacked fur and lived in the ice caves of Hoth. Vurks gave birth underwater.[1]
Appearances
- Star Wars: The Old Republic
- Star Wars: The Old Republic Cartel Market
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Rise of the Hutt Cartel
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Galactic Strongholds
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Shadow of Revan
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Knights of the Fallen Empire
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Knights of the Eternal Throne
- A New Hope: The Life of Luke Skywalker (and audiobook) (In flashback(s))
Sources
- The Wildlife of Star Wars: A Field Guide (First mentioned)
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
- The New Essential Guide to Alien Species
- Stay on Target
- Strongholds of Resistance
