Can-cell/Legends

Can-cells were large, winged insectoids of about a meter and a half long. When a can-cell is on the ground, it walked on six spindly legs, but in the air, used four long wings to propel itself, while its long, segmented tail provided stability. The average can-cell measured some three meters in length, and was an insectivore creature, also known for eating small rodents.

The Wookiees of Kashyyyk considered the appearance of a can-cell to be a good omen, and often kep them as pets. The Wookiees also realized that can-cells could be used as mounts, but they were too big to ride the insects themselves. Instead, some brave Aleena performed reconnaissance missions during the Battle of Kashyyyk.

The Wookiees used these creatures as source for inspiration, creating masterpieces of vehicles, just like the ornithopters which were used for defending the planet against the Separatist Forces. These same catamaran-like vessels often attracted the can-cells with their buzzing sound, making landing areas a common place for finding these creatures.

They are ubiquitous, flying from the darkened forest floors to the highest treetops. The insect is not dangerous, however. It can be tamed by other species, and beings small enough have been known to ride them, such as fugitive Jedi Masters, like Yoda on Kashyyyk.

Behind the scenes
A smaller can-cell can be spotted in the Dagobah landing of Yoda in the deleted scene. In the first sweeping shots of Utapau, a similar animal is seen.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith