Iguana

Iguanas were a species of reptiles found on the Forest Moon of Endor.

Biology and appearance
Iguanas were a species of reptilian quadrupeds, the body of which was covered in fine scales. They had a spiny crest along the back and a thin, long tail banded alternatively in diffrent colors.

History
The Ewok Chirpa, Chief of the Bright Tree Village, kept an inguana with grey scales as a pet. The Chief showed affection to his iguana, as he would let it clamber over his head during sessions of his tribe's Council of Elders.

Behind the scenes
An iguana first appeared in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, the third installment of the original Star Wars trilogy, which was released in 1983.

Whether the iguanas are sentient or not remains undetermined. In the novel adaptation of Return of the Jedi, Chirpa's iguana was said to be "his pet and advisor", which suggests the ability to think intelligently.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (novel)