Ronto

A ronto is a huge saurian of imposing size and appearance. Standing on four legs, rontos had small eyes, pointed ears, and beak-like mouths. Rontos had excellent hearing and a superb sense of smell. They had poor eyesight, so they were startled by sudden movement. Although well-suited to desert environments such as their indigenous homeworld of Tatooine, rontos required a great deal of water to survive. They shed heat through their skin, and the flap-like folds framing their faces, which they extended to cover their eyes during sandstorms. Their great strength and hardiness made them ideal mounts.

Behavior

Although possessing an imposing size and appearance, rontos were skittish and easily startled. Easily domesticated, rontos were utilized by the Jawas  as beasts of burden to haul cargo to and from trading posts, as well as mounts. These animals were loyal to their masters, and were both gentle and strong.

Biological Classification

Designation: Non-Sentient
Classification: Saurian

Physical Characteristics

Average Height:  14-16 Feet

Sociocultural Characteristics

Homeworld: Tatooine
Habitat: Desert
Diet: Herbivore