Fathead minnow was created in 1820.

The seven levels of classification are Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus and Species. Respectively, a fathead minnow is Animalia, Chordata, Actinopterygii, Cyprinformes, Cyprinidae, Pimephales and P. promelas.

Norman Robert Bell has written:

'The effects of fluoranthene on the pattern and level of locomotor activity behavior in the fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas)' -- subject(s): Effect of water pollution on, Behavioral toxicology, Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, Fathead minnow

The scientific or taxonomic name would be Pimephales promelas.

Jeffrey S Denny has written:

'Guidelines for the culture of fathead minnows, Pimephales promelas for use in toxicity tests' -- subject(s): Water, Fathead minnow, Toxicity testing, Pollution, Fish-culture