Aridian

The Aridians were a piscine humanoid race native to Aridius.

Biology
Aridians possessed silvery skin, crested heads and fins along their spines. (DW: The Chase)



Culture
At the time the Doctor encountered the culture, it was clearly in decline, having all but lost the evolutionary war on Aridius to the Mire Beasts. The Mire Beasts had managed virtually uncontrolled growth, which had pushed the Aridians to a tiny hidden stronghold. The Aridians were led by a ruling council of elders, whose orders could not be challenged by more junior Aridians. (DW: The Chase)

History
The Aridians originally lived in an underwater city, but the oceans slowly dried up and turned into deserts. The Aridians had to not only adapt to this new climate, but also contend with the Mire Beasts and a brief Dalek invasion when they landed their DARDIS on Aridius in search of the Doctor and his companions. They chose to collaborate with the Daleks and surrender the Doctor and Barbara. (DW: The Chase)

Many years later, the Daleks attacked Aridius, as it reminded them of their failure to catch the Doctor. After the destruction of the Mire Beasts, the Aridians were left undefended and easily exterminated. (DWBIT: Dalek Wars)