Star Wars Creatures: Mastif Phalone

The Mastif Phalone is an odd looking species that was first revealed to the Star Wars Universe in the Clone Wars episode, Jedi Crash.

The non-sentient creature originates from the planet Maridun where it likes to hide in the tall grasses. Around two metres in length, Mastifs like the security of hunting in groups, but are easily startled into retreat if they believe their prey is too powerful. In the incident with the Jedi, Aaayla Secura and Ahsoka Tano, one was scared off by blaster fire.

They typically have grey skin and brown feathers, but are incapable of flight. The beast should not be underestimated. They have a muscular build with large sharp talons enabling them to make swift kills. Their head rather resembles that of a Turkey and they patrol their environment on four legs. You could perhaps compare them to a sort of wingless griffin.

In summary, a strange beast that likes to creep up on its prey with the aid of tall vegetation.