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(ray-finned fishes) > Cypriniformes (Carps) > Cyprinidae
(Minnows or carps) > Leuciscinae Etymology: Pimephales: Greek,
pimeles, -es = fat + Greek, phales = whale; if the root is
Greek, phales, -etos = penis (Ref. 45335); promelas: From the
words pro, meaning forward; and melas, black (referring to the
black head of nuptial males) (Ref. 10294). More on author:
Rafinesque. Environment / Climate / Range Freshwater; demersal.
Subtropical; ? - 33°C (Ref. 35682); 61°N - 29°N Size / Weight /
Age Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm Max length : 10.1 cm TL
male/unsexed; (Ref. 10294); common length : 7.3 cm TL
male/unsexed; (Ref. 12193); max. reported age: 5 years (Ref.
58435) soft rays: 7. The only species of genus introduced to
Europe which differs from other cyprinid species in Europe by
the following characters: prominent pad of spongy tissue on nape
in males; dorsal fin origin about above pelvic