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Twi'lek (/'twilɛk/ or /'twaɪlɛk/, plural: Twi'leks) — a Near-Human alien species from the Star Wars franchise.

The Twi'lek are a bipedal mammalian species from Ryloth, a tumultuous planet in the Outer Rim's Gaulus sector with hot, humid climate; deadly fauna; and a history of subjugation. They're generally similar to humans (even being able to crossbreed with them) in exception to their highly-varying complexions and "head-tails" in place of hair.

Called "lekku" in Ryl, these head-tails are long, sensitive, poseable tendrils used by Twi'leks to convey emotion and nonverbal communication. Most Twi'leks have two lekku (with the left and right referred to as the "tchun" and "tchin" in Legends), however rarely there are some who possess an addition pair of lekku. Dismemberment of a lek without immediate medical aid is almost invariably fatal.

Twi'lek skin comes in a plethora of colors, varying from pale to dark shades of white; red; green; purple; yellow; pink; black; etc, with the term "Rutian" denoting Twi'leks with some tone of blue skin. Some Twi'leks have markings over their bodies or just their lekku, either natural or done through tattoos.

Sexual dimorphism in the species leads Twi'lek males to have humanoid ears and flat pecs, and Twi'lek females to have cone-shaped hearing organs and human-like breasts. Males often style their lekku by wrapping one or both around their neck, while females generally let theirs dangle. Some males even file their teeth, creating a mouth full of sharp teeth to intimidate others with.