A Rodian scout named Nyantolo participated in an exploratory mission to the marshlands of Wyndigal 2. While on this mission, he ventured dangerously close to a creature that had not been previously identified. Without warning, the creature used its powerful beak to shatter Nyantolo's skull, after first knocking him off his feet.
Following the unfortunate demise of Nyantolo, one of his fellow expedition members decided to name the creature "nyantolo" as a tribute.