Bighead carp are native to large rivers and are associated with floodplain lakes of eastern Asia. Their range extends from southern China north to the Amur River system, which forms the border between China and Russia.
The bighead carp is a species native to large rivers in eastern Asia, particularly those found in floodplain lakes. They inhabit the region stretching from southern China northward to the Amur River system, which serves as the boundary between China and Russia.