sea perch

Saltwater game fish

Sea perch is a common name applied loosely to various marine fish, particularly members of the surfperch family found along the Pacific coast of North America.

The name reflects a perceived resemblance to freshwater perch, though the fish aren't closely related.

We caught several sea perch off the pier.

biology

scales

Plates or weighing devices

vertebrate · ichthyology · species · rockfish · saltwater · camouflage · coloration · growth rings · otolith · juveniles

marine ecology

reef

Underwater rock or coral formation

  • coralMarine skeletal formation
  • kelpLarge brown marine algae
  • habitatOrganism's natural environment

biodiversity · food chain · predator · prey · schooling · spawning · estuary · mangrove · seagrass · rocky shore

angling

rod

Thin rigid stick

  • reelWinding cylinder or dance
  • baitLure for prey
  • lureThing that tempts

tackle · casting · hook · line · sinker · float · catch and release · angler · charter · fishing trip

culinary

fillet

Boneless meat portion

steamed · seasoning · lemon · butter · garlic · olive oil · white wine · herbs · crispy skin · sautéed

Opposites
habitat salinity

sea perchfreshwater fish

Species from unsalted waters

largemouth bass · smallmouth bass · walleye · bluegill · trout

Family

sea, seas, seaward, seaborne, seafarer, seafaring, seabed, seashore, seaside

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