Massiff

The massiff are a reptilian species of dangerous hunters found on desert planets including Tatooine and Geonosis. Massiffs were domesticated for sentry and guard tasks, and were used by the Tusken Raiders of Tatooine.

Biology and Appearance

A massiff was a squat quadruped with a row of spines along their humped backs. The size of the spines, which the reptiles used for defense, indicated a massiff's age, As well as the spines giving them an extra level of defense, the creatures also had armored hides. Native to desert environments, massiffs were snarling hunters with powerful and dangerous bites. Their mouths could open very wide and were filled with long dagger-like teeth. The creature's large eyes allowed it to see well at night and in the dark in general. An average massiff stood at roughly one meter high, and the species was found on a variety of worlds, typically in desert habitats such as Tatooine , Geonosis, and Florrum.

Biological Classification

Designation: Non-Sentient
Classification: Reptile

Physical Characteristics

Average Height: 3.2 Feet

Sociocultural Characteristics

Homeworld: Tatooine , Florrum & Geonosis
Habitat: Desert