surfperch
noun
surf·perch
ˈsərf-ˌpərch 
: any of a family (Embiotocidae) of small or medium-sized viviparous bony fishes chiefly of shallow water along the Pacific coast of North America that resemble the perches
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Along the beaches of the area, surfperch were biting much better on overcast days than bright sunny days.
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“Surfperch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surfperch. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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