Big Head Carp

The bighead carp is a species of cyprinid freshwater fish native to East Asia, and is one of several Asian carps introduced into North America. It is one of the most intensively exploited fishes in fish farming, with an annual worldwide production of over three million tonnes in 2013, principally from China.

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Local Names: Imeldafish

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The Bighead carp are commonly found in range from surface to middle depths of the water. 5 to 1.5 meters deep.