Long-necked gundarks, sizable four-legged beasts, possessed elongated necks and tongues, employing the latter for capturing sustenance. Following the Battle of Hoth, Leia Organa (the Princess) and C-3PO crossed paths with these creatures on the jungle world of Kharzet III, as they were searching for a site for the new Rebel headquarters.
Irrespective of its designation, this animal held no familial ties to the actual gundark. A youthful scientist by the name of Kin Kimdyara bestowed the species with its informal title, influenced by its aggressive nature rather than its physical attributes. Regrettably, his demise occurred before he could formally classify the animal, leading to the enduring use of the moniker "long-necked gundark."