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Ghost Chanterelle

Cantharellus phasmatis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Found in United States.

🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Cantharellales (Pfifferlingsartige)
Family
Hydnaceae
Genus
Cantharellus
Species
Cantharellus phasmatis (Ghost Chanterelle)

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Pfifferling, Eierschwamm
Cantharellus cibarius
Least Concern
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Samt-Pfifferling
Cantharellus friesii
Least Concern
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California Golden Chanterelle
Cantharellus californicus
Least Concern
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Chicago Chanterelle
Cantharellus chicagoensis
Least Concern
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Pale Chanterelle
Cantharellus ferruginascens
Endangered
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Cinnabar Chanterelle
Cantharellus cinnabarinus
Least Concern
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White Chanterelle
Cantharellus subalbidus
Least Concern
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Rainbow Chanterelle
Cantharellus roseocanus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ghost Chanterelle?
The scientific name of Ghost Chanterelle is Cantharellus phasmatis. It belongs to the genus Cantharellus.
What is the conservation status of Ghost Chanterelle?
Ghost Chanterelle (Cantharellus phasmatis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Ghost Chanterelle live?
Ghost Chanterelle is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.
What family does Ghost Chanterelle belong to?
Ghost Chanterelle (Cantharellus phasmatis) belongs to the genus Cantharellus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hydnaceae.
Is Ghost Chanterelle endangered?
No, Ghost Chanterelle (Cantharellus phasmatis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Ghost Chanterelle belong to?
Ghost Chanterelle (Cantharellus phasmatis) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).
What are the closest relatives of Ghost Chanterelle?
The closest relatives of Ghost Chanterelle in the genus Cantharellus include Pfifferling, Eierschwamm, Samt-Pfifferling, California Golden Chanterelle, Chicago Chanterelle, Pale Chanterelle.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Cantharellus — 16 Species

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Pfifferling, Eierschwamm
Cantharellus cibarius
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Samt-Pfifferling
Cantharellus friesii
LC 🐾
California Golden Chanterelle
Cantharellus californicus
LC 🐾
Chicago Chanterelle
Cantharellus chicagoensis
LC 🐾
Pale Chanterelle
Cantharellus ferruginascens
EN
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Ghost Chanterelle
Cantharellus phasmatis
LC
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Cinnabar Chanterelle
Cantharellus cinnabarinus
LC 🐾
White Chanterelle
Cantharellus subalbidus
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Rainbow Chanterelle
Cantharellus roseocanus
LC 🐾
Cascade Chanterelle
Cantharellus cascadensis
LC 🐾
Pacific Golden Chanterelle
Cantharellus formosus
LC 🐾
Cantharellus pallens
LC 🐾
Small Chanterelle
Cantharellus minor
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Amethyst Chanterelle
Cantharellus amethysteus
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Smooth Chanterelle
Cantharellus lateritius
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Blackening Chanterelle
Cantharellus melanoxeros
NT
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