Matoran (Earth-4001)/Av-Matoran

Av-Matoran were Matoran with innate Light powers.

Biology
Unlike most Matoran, Av-Matoran can be male or female. It has been confirmed that in their natural state, Matoran of Light are white and gold, like Takanuva. None of the Av-Matoran seen in the storyline have worn their natural colors. They could also shoot small light beams from their power swords and had a special power they could use when in contact with a Toa.

The Av-Matoran each had a special ability which they could only access when in physical contact with a Toa or a Makuta. When some Av-Matoran reach the end of their lifespan, they turn into Bohrok before being teleported to their nest, but they must be destined to do so.

Av-Matoran were larger than normal Matoran because of being exposed to the energies of the Core and their ability to use their Light Element. They would return to normal size if they ever leave Karda Nui.

Trivia

 * Av-Matoran were planned to be able to use Kanohi powers, as they were prototypes for the other Matoran. However, this idea was cut, being replaced with the ability to use special powers when linked up to a Toa. The powers revealed were originally planned to be the Matoran's Kanohi powers.
 * Av-Matoran had a higher chance to become a Toa than the other types of Matoran. Despite this, Takanuva was the only Toa of Light to be seen in the main universe.