Species profile
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Identify Canvasback (Aythya valisineria) from a photo — free, unlimited, no sign-up — with the CatchRules iPhone app. Plus current fishing rules across 3 jurisdictions.
At a glance
Canvasback (Aythya valisineria) is an IUCN Least Concern birds regulated in 3 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
Bag limits are uniform at 2 per angler across the 3 regulating jurisdictions.
Confirmed by 19,152 research-grade iNaturalist observations, with California, Texas, and Ontario the top jurisdictions by observation count.
Notable details
- The canvasback is the largest North American diving duck, weighing up to 3.5 pounds.
- Its scientific name, valisineria, references wild celery (Vallisneria), its preferred food.
- Canvasbacks can fly at speeds exceeding 55 mph, among the fastest North American ducks.
- They can dive to nearly 30 feet to reach submerged aquatic vegetation.
- Historically called the 'king of ducks' and long prized as a table bird.
Where Canvasback are seen
Jurisdictions with rules for Canvasback
Background
The canvasback (Aythya valisineria) is a species of diving duck, the largest found in North America.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Canvasback article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Canvasback?
Canvasback (Aythya valisineria) is an IUCN Least Concern birds regulated in 3 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
What is the scientific name for Canvasback?
Canvasback is Aythya valisineria.
Is Canvasback regulated for fishing?
Yes — Canvasback has fishing regulations in 3 U.S. states and/or Canadian provinces tracked by CatchRules. See the "Jurisdictions with rules" section above for the binding-source links.
How can I identify Canvasback?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules iPhone app — on-device identification recognizes Canvasback along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.