Aythya valisineria Wilson 1814 (canvasback)

Aves - Anseriformes - Anatidae

Alternative combinations: Anas valisineria, Aythya valisneria, Marila valisineria, Nyroca (Aristonetta) valisineria, Nyroca valisineria

Belongs to Aythya according to J. F. Clements et al. 2017

See also Broughton 2004, Emslie 1992, Hay 1930, Howard 1955, Miller and DeMay 1942, Parmalee 1992, Wetmore 1931, Wetmore 1940 and Wetmore 1956

Sister taxa: Aythya affinis, Aythya americana, Aythya aretina, Aythya arvernensis, Aythya australis, Aythya collaris, Aythya ferina, Aythya fuligula, Aythya marila, Aythya novaeseelandiae, Aythya nyroca, Aythya sepulta, Aythya shihuibas, Aythya spatiosa

Ecology: volant herbivore

Distribution:

• Quaternary of United States (11: Alabama, California, Florida, New Mexico collections)

• Blancan of United States (1: Florida)

Total: 12 collections each including a single occurrence

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