Pyjak

These as of yet un-named primates are native to the planet Eletania, and seem to be specially conditioned to live on this world with its algae-rich atmoshpere. These creatures live together in isolated tribes dotting the numerous valleys of this young garden planet. Possessing an inate curiosity, they are known to quickly disassemble and make off with debris from any ship, pod, or probe which happens to land here. Their most notable physical features are their long tails which end in a distinctive tuft of fur and their faces, which, instead of a mouth, have a long tube with membraneous feelers instead of a tongue. Presumeably, the purpose of these feelers is not only to "taste" the algae-rich air, but also to collect said airborne plantlife and then eat it as a primary means of consumption. Whether or not they have an alternate food source, as their evolution seems to have specifically designated to eat algae, not unlike the ant-eater of earth.

possible spoiler These Strange Monkeys are encountered in a retrevial sidequest given by Admiral Hacket if you happen to enter this Eletania's system at any point during the game.