Varactyl/Legends

The varactyl of Utapau are reptile-avian hybrids used as mounts by the native Utai. Extremely fast and agile, the varactyl race across the planet's scrubland and along the rocky walls of the Utapaun sinkholes with ease.

Varactyl share both reptilian and avian traits, with scaled skin mottled by feathers and a long, bird-like tail. A large beak dominates the varactyl's face, with two beady eyes visible on either side of its elongated head. A frill of feathers rings the creature's neck. The varactyl stands on four powerful legs, tipped by strong claws used for climbing the sinkholes of Utapau.

The stocky Utai have become the keepers of the varactyl, having learned over time how to tame the beasts. Varactyl are prized for their speed, and are used as mounts to traverse the planet's terrain.

Obi-Wan Kenobi used a varactyl named Boga as his mount during the search for General Grievous. Boga was able to pursue the droid general's wheel bike across the planet's surface and deep in the sinkhole wells. Sadly, Boga was caught in the crossfire after Emperor Palpatine transmitted the devastating Order 66 to his clone army.