Distributed in Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia. In Kazakhstan from northern Aral sea basin to Balkhash Lake and Zaysan basin. In Mongolia found in Great Lakes Depression, Valley of the Lakes, Dzungarian Govi Desert, Trans-Altai Govi Desert, Alashani Govi Desert, Northern Govi, and Eastern Govi Sokolov et al. (1996). In the northern part the major factor that limits dispersal is deep freezing of soil during winter.