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Accipiptero

Legends Canon version → Linked from 8 articles

Legends. This article is part of Legends: the expanded-universe stories that Lucasfilm set apart from canon in 2014.

The Accipiptero was a flying predator native to the jungles of the planet Dagobah. As the largest reptavian on the planet, its size meant that the accipiptero was only able to fly freely in the upper levels of the jungle, where they preyed upon other canopy-dwellers, such as greater bogwings and jubba-birds. Using the wicked hook on their lower jaws to snare prey, accipipteros used their small hands on their wings to maneuver captured creatures into their mouths. These creatures rarely ventured to lower levels, and had to stay relatively close to their nests to protect them from creatures who would prey on their young. Ironically the same creatures the accipiptero preyed upon, preyed upon the accipiptero in turn.

Text and facts from the “Accipiptero/Legends” article on Wookieepedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. Modified for this site.

Facts

Designation
Non-sentient
Class
Reptavian
Height
2 meters
Origin
Dagobah
Habitat
Jungle canopy
Diet
Carnivore

Appearances

2 works, in story order
  1. Star Wars (1977) 41 (first appearance)
  2. Star Wars Adventures: Luke Skywalker and the Treasure of the Dragonsnakes

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