Melmacians were a spacefaring species that lived on the planet Melmac.
The only known surviving Melmacians were Gordon Shumway, Rhonda, Rick Fusterman, Stella,and Skip.
Physiology[]
Melmacians had a long snout, and a furry body. Male pattern baldness affected four out of seven Melmacian males over 125. ("Hair Today, Bald Tomorrow") Ninety percent of Melmacians were under the height of three feet, although the shortest was one foot, seven inches. Despite their modest height, they commonly weighed around 400 pounds, since their fur was very dense.
They had four fingers in each hand. They had only four teeth. Melmacians were capable of hearing higher frequencies than humans such as dog whistles.
Melmacians had eight stomachs, comprising eight of their ten major organs. The Melmacian liver was located behind three of them. Some of the stomachs were spare and opened up during depression, increasing appetite. (In the Project ALF, one character states all seven of ALF's stomachs must be full when he's being carried away.)
The heart of a Melmacian was located in their ear. Normal oral temperature for a Melmacian was states as 425 degrees and 114.8 degrees on different occasions. (The latter temperature makes more logical sense, as 425 degrees Fahrenheit would mean that his internal organs would be constantly baking. This could explain why they can metabolize such large amounts of food.)
They required oxygen to breathe. ("Pride of the Shumways") They were immune to diseases due to the inclusion of the Carl Shrub (ragweed) in their diet. ("Fever") Melmacian hiccups could last 50 years. ("Something's Wrong With Me") The Melmacian mating call was a shrill sound.
In addition to bi-monthly feeding frenzies, Melmacians went through a twelve-hour phase once every 75 years in which they were instinctively driven to hunt for cats. ("Wild Thing") Earth cotton was an addictive substance for Melmacians.
A Melmacian in their 190s was considered young. ("Pride of the Shumways") All Melmacians died at the same age, 650.
Society and culture[]
Cats were a main ingredient in Melmacian cuisine. At least one slimy vegetable at every meal was considered part of a balanced diet. ("Gordon Ships Out")
Melmacian sports included bouillabaseball, klane ball, mucksucking, skleen ball, and talequoits.
Their currency was the wernick.
Science and technology[]
Melmacians made contact with other members of the galactic community, including Alpha Centaurians, Amazon Women, Bungarea Natives, Gwegonians, Martians, Muklukians, and Torks.
Background information[]
In several episodes of ALF: The Animated Series, Melmacian is pronounced "Mel-MAY-shin" in the closing credits.