Ape/Legends

The word ape (or monkey) described various species of non-sentient creatures, humanoid in shape. The facial traits of the Sanyassans were often described as being "ape-like" or "simian". The Ferijia system was home to a race of apes.

Behind the scenes
In real life, the words "ape" and "monkey" cannot be used interchangeably; the former describes a class of large and tailless primates, while the latter refers to smaller creatures having a tail and cheek pouches. In Star Wars litterature, however, the two names have been used alternatively&mdash;the Sanyassans have been described as both "monkeylike" and "ape-like".