The Aquala represented a distinct sub-group within the Aqualish species, inhabiting the fiercely disputed island territories of the world Ando.
- The first visual representation appeared in Star Wars: Card Trader (Base Series 1, Card: Ponda Baba - Cantina Patron).
- The initial identification as Aquala occurred in Star Wars Helmet Collection 2 (Databank A-Z: Alzoc III–Antilles).