Creature:Kicath

Xenosapien titanosaurus, also known as Kicath (Kicathian - Kisiath) are a tall lizard like race from planet Paclernos. They are the most common of the Kicath types, the other types being Alpha Kicath, Elite and Pure Elite Kicath.

Appearance
Kicath males are on average 3.6 metres tall, whilst females are 3.56 metres tall. Males are physically superior to females - larger spikes (in their previous evolutions these were territorial displays), larger anatomy and more suited to coordination than females. Females however, have larger crests on their head, and are generally more intelligent than males. Some types of Kicath are closer to 4 metres tall, however it is rare to see a group.

Kicathian males are notably a dull yellow/brown, with stripes all over their body in a similar colour. Kicathian males also have reddish orange eyes, however some pigmentations vary as there are darker colours and some brighter colours as well. Kicathian females are blue with similar stripes. Female pigmentations vary between a navy blue and a near white, however, like males, the pictured shade is the most common.

What the Kicathian females consider attractive in a male is the sharpness of spikes, richness of crest colour and the sharpness of eyes - whilst to males, female attractiveness is the size of the crest, variation of colours in the spikes (which males do not possess - females usually have yellow as the spike pigmentation although a more golden colour is considered more attractive) and rarely, how defined the skin is.

Biology
Kicathians are among the stronger creatures in the Gigaquadrant - although marginally less able than a Zazane. Kicath, whilst physically strong are natural born climbers and acrobats. Pre-civilisation homes were often in the high trees in Paclernos (often over 400 - 600 feet in height). Kicathians, through the civilisation have evolved to become physically stronger and less acrobatic, although they are far more agile than most species encountered.



Kicathians age erratically - Kicathians remain in a hatchling like appearance until the approximate age of 8, until there is a very rapid growth until it visually stops around 18 years of age. This applies to both males and females. Kicathians are not sexually active until the age of around 30, of which the Kicath will have up to 6 or 7 hatchlings. Most Kicath live until the age of 309/310, although historic Kicath have lived until almost 800 and is an uncommon sight in common times.

Kicath are a predator species - therefore carnivorous. They have around 106 teeth, all of which are canine like teeth to tear tough meats. The molars of the Kicathian teeth are double layered - one layer is retractable in the event of a tougher meat needing extra power to chew through. They also possess talons that are around 11 inches long - and are often groomed to avoid infections or pain. In ancient cultures, enemy tribes would often claim the enemy's talons as a trophy.

Behaviour
Kicath are highly territorial creatures - to the point where other civilizations consider their secretive nature suspicious. Kicath can be easily enraged and are an aggressive species. However, Kicath have the knowledge to refrain from using their race's body language which can be considered an act of aggression.

Kicath are also highly talented linguists. Often, most or all Kicath speak at least five languages fluently and usually never need a translator. Kicath often keep personal conversations in Kicathian. Kicath have been noted to speak Dracid, Cyrannian Basic, Radessic, Dracogonarish, Spinkish, Zan'Tai, Zoleish and among other languages including the basic Xhodocto languages. It is uncommon to find a Kicath who can speak less than six.

Quotes from other species
"I wouldn't want to cross one of these when they're on a bad day."

"Hmph. Barbarians."