The Caatati were a warp-capable species found in the Delta Quadrant.
The Caatati were reptilian lifeforms who, until the early 24th century, maintained a proud civilization. At that time they were assimilated by the Borg, except for 27 ships. These escaped carrying a small number of survivors but were forced to wander throughout space, begging where they could, but more often than not being driven off.
Their technology was thorium-based, but they had lost the ability to replicate the element and so they gradually were running out of power and time.
In 2374 a Caatati ship encountered the USS Voyager and were given stocks of food. A little later, they found Voyager's warp core after it had been dumped and claimed it. They then tried to use it as a bargaining chip for more supplies.
Instead, Seven of Nine offered them the lost thorium replication technology, which she recalled from her time with the Borg. The Caatati gladly agreed. (VOY: "Day of Honor")
A female Caatati was seen standing at a dabo table in Quark's in 2374. (DS9: "One Little Ship")
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