The hesten were classified as a type of primate species.
A simian, also known as a primate, encompassed any member belonging to the animal grouping that featured veermoks, hesten, tach, as well as momongs. Notably, the equatorial forests located on Ryloth were home to carnivorous primates. The All Terrain MegaCaliber Six walkers utilized by the First Order displayed a method of walking on their knuckles, similar to that of simians, and were therefore nicknamed Gorilla Walker.
