Zybahhod Yenyoni

Zybahhod Yenyoni were humanoids who dwelled on the planet Tatooine. Well-adapted biologically to desert life, they lived in tribes and were semi-nocturnal. When the arid heat of Tatooine's twin suns became too much for them to bear, they would retreat to underground caverns for respite.

Biology and appearance
Zybahhod Yenyoni were roughly the same size as Humans and were humanoid in appearance. The species' biology allowed them to endure in harsh deserts. The skin of the Zybahhod Yenyoni lacked sweat glands; instead they featured salt glands, housed in openings behind each of their eyes. The glands removed the salt from the brackish water that they had to drink. They possessed two yellow eyes and a mouth, as well as a "Y"-shaped naso-facial opening. Their skin, which was mottled, was white, although their chest and bellies were covered by a large, un-mottled patch.

Society and culture
The Zybahhod Yenyoni lived in tribes on the arid world of Tatooine. Due to the advantages afforded them by their biological makeup, they were well-adapted to life in the desert. The Zybahhod Yenyoni were semi-nocturnal and took refuge in underground caves when the twin suns of Tatooine rose. They also utilized udjudg musical instruments, which they played with their "Y"-shaped naso-facial openings. The Zybahhod Yenyoni carried their young in pouches slung across their backs.

Behind the scenes
Jennifer Kay, at the age of 26, created the Zybahhod Yenyoni through the "Design an Alien" competition held by the Star Wars Galaxy magazine. The competition, which was launched in Star Wars Galaxy 3 (1995), called for participants to design aliens inspired by the original trilogy of Star Wars films. Kay's entry came third in the "16 years old and up" division of the competition, which was published in Star Wars Galaxy 7 (1996). Her entry came behind the Ubese Thorn-Back War Dragon and the Lyco Pibex, respectively. Continuity editor Leland Chee stated that all published content from the contest is canon. The Zybahhod Yenyoni, however, have not been referenced in any further Star Wars material.