/serrf"perrch'/ , n. , pl. ( esp. collectively ) surfperch , ( esp. referring to two or more kinds or species ) surfperches .
any of several fishes of the family Embiotocidae, inhabiting shallow waters along the Pacific coast of North America. Also called seaperch, surffish .
[ 1880-85, Amer.; SURF + PERCH 2 ]