Caitian

Caitians (Caiti sapiens) are the native sentient felinoid species of Cait, a class M world that orbits 15 Lyncis.


 * 15 Lyncis comes from publicity material released at the time of . A later source — Deciper RPG: Starfleet Operations Manual — affirms that the Caitian homeworld is Regulus V.

History
Cait formed its world government c. 2050 (Graham/Mandel timeline) and were admitted to the in 2181


 * The Decipher RPG has the first meeting between Caitians and the Federation as late as 2249.

Biology
Caitians and other felinoid races such as the Vedala, Eeauoians and Kzinti may be related.


 * The genetic link between at least the Caitians and Kzinti was first suggested in . says that some Caitians believe that their race is descended from a Kzinti colony.

Average heights for Caitians are 1.7 meters (males) and 1.5 meters (females). Average weights are 80-95 kgs (males) and 50-65 kgs (females). Normal body temperature range is 101-102.5 Fahrenheit. Normal pulse range is 110-130. Nornal respiration is 100. Normal blood pressure is 110/80.

As of 2289, the normal life expecntancies were 39.8 Terran standard years for males and 42.6 Terran standard years for females. 

Notable Caitians
During the late 2260s, M'Ress, a Caitian, was assigned to USS as a communications officer. 

A Caitian Starfleet flag officer was seen among members of the Federation Council when that body levied charges against James T. Kirk in 2286. 

Reference

 * Bromley, Daniel. Star Fleet Medical Reference Manual Supplemental. Privately published, ca. 1989.