That surfperches give birth to fully developed young. Calico surfperch, Redtail surfperch, Kelp perch, Shiner perch, Striped seaperch, Walleye surfperch, Silver surfperch, White seaperch, and Pile perch. There are twenty-three known species of surfperch, seaperch, and perch. All perches have short deep bodies that are very thin, with large eyes. All have a single dorsal fin, and deeply forked tail fins.
Most perches are brightly colored, and usually have barred or striped coloration patterns.
The size varies from 4 to 18 inches, and 1-5 pounds. The timing of mating and birthing for perches varies geographically by region. Typically, its intricate courtship and mating or breeding season begins in the spring. The female stores the males sperm for five to six months until her eggs are fertilized latter in the year, usually during November and December. She carries the developing young for about one year, and generally gives birth in the summer to 5 to 40 live young.