Akkani was a Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi's eopie pet. Kenobi kept Akkani while he was in exile on the planet of Tatooine. During his last days there, Kenobi observed Akkani lying down near Kenobi's hut, facing the walls with its eyes shut. This behavior, among other signals, led Kenobi to believe that a sandstorm was imminent.