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Bighead carp

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis

Where to fish

These destinations have a source-linked record for this fish. Check the linked guide for the exact water and trip details.

Local names

A name can refer to different fish in different places.

NameRegionSource
コクレンJapan · JapaneseReference
Amour à grosse têteFrance · FrenchReference
Amour marbréFrance · FrenchReference
Big headHong KongReference
Big headIndiaReference
Big head carpThailandReference
BigheadPhilippinesReference
BigheadRussiaReference
Bighead carpAustriaReference
Bighead carpSri LankaReference
Bighead carpTaiwan/ChTaipeiReference
Bighead carpHong KongReference
Bighead carpIndiaReference
Bighead carpMalaysiaReference
Bighead carpMexicoReference
Bighead carpSouth AfricaReference
Bighead carpUnited StatesReference
Bighead carpGlobalReference
Carpa-cabeça-grandeBrazil · PortugueseReference
Carpe à grosse têteFrance · FrenchReference
Carpa cabeza grandeEcuador · SpanishReference
Carpa cabezonaMexico · SpanishReference
Carpa cabezonaSpain · SpanishReference
Carpe à grosse têteGlobal · FrenchReference
Carpe chinoiseFrance · FrenchReference
Carpe marbréeFrance · FrenchReference
Gefleckter Silber Karpfen (Marmor Karpfen)Germany · GermanReference
Gefleckter SilberkarpfenGermany · GermanReference
KokurenJapan · JapaneseReference
MarmorkarpfenAustria · GermanReference
MarmorkarpfenGermany · GermanReference

Seasons

A species-wide fishing season is not verified. Use the destination guide and local agency for the water and dates you choose.

Regulations and identification

Source records

Country occurrence records

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A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.