A species called the tortur, almost completely identical to the torton, lived on the planet Talus. The only notable difference between the two species was their skin pigmentation. Though not normally aggressive, these massive creatures (equivalent in size to a Fambaa) would put up quite the fight when challenged. There also lived pygmy torton variations.
Tortons were oviparous species from Rori. They were known for their lengthy lifespan.
Torton meat was comestible. The cookbook Essential Cooking Skills detailed how to best cook that meat.
During the Galactic Civil War, a pack of pygmy tortons lived in a cave on the Nabooian moon of Rori.
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