Perseid

The Perseids are a humanoid species from Ugroth in the Andromeda TV Series.

Physiology
They are blue skinned humanoids with a pronounced long bony chins. Perseids are hemaphrodites with each individual capable of either fertilizing another and gestating young. Two Perseids would typically form a temporary pair bond to create children and later after the child's birth is given to the state to raise.

History
The Persieds heavily influenced humans especially with the Egyptians, who mimicked the aliens with their elaborate chins using adornments. After Earth made its way into space and encountered the Commonwealth, the Perseids supported humanity's induction due to the ancient bond.

They were conquered by the Vederan Empire, and were partly responsible for transforming it into the Commonwealth after they launched a rebellion that convinced their Vederans masters reformation of their empire was necessary for peace.

When the Long Night occurred fracturing the Commonwealth, the Persieds retreated from Known Space and back to their homeworld, avoiding most of the chaos. When Captain Dylan Hunt set forth to restore the Commonwealth the Perseids were one of the many races that answered his call.

Culture
The Persieds are a race of intellectuals priding themselves, but are mostly viewed as weak and timid by the other races.