Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.

Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially:

Several similar species in the order Perciformes, such as the grouper.

A rod, staff, or branch of a tree etc used as a roost by a bird

A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach.

A position that is secure and advantageous, especially one which is prominent or elevated