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Smooth Chanterelle

Cantharellus lateritius

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 lateritius (Smooth 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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Ghost Chanterelle
Cantharellus phasmatis
Least Concern
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Amethyst Chanterelle
Cantharellus amethysteus
Least Concern
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White Chanterelle
Cantharellus subalbidus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Smooth Chanterelle?
The scientific name of Smooth Chanterelle is Cantharellus lateritius. It belongs to the genus Cantharellus.
What is the conservation status of Smooth Chanterelle?
Smooth Chanterelle (Cantharellus lateritius) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Smooth Chanterelle live?
Smooth Chanterelle is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.
What family does Smooth Chanterelle belong to?
Smooth Chanterelle (Cantharellus lateritius) belongs to the genus Cantharellus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hydnaceae.
Is Smooth Chanterelle endangered?
No, Smooth Chanterelle (Cantharellus lateritius) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Smooth Chanterelle belong to?
Smooth Chanterelle (Cantharellus lateritius) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).
What are the closest relatives of Smooth Chanterelle?
The closest relatives of Smooth 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
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Ghost Chanterelle
Cantharellus phasmatis
LC 🐾
Cinnabar Chanterelle
Cantharellus cinnabarinus
LC 🐾
White Chanterelle
Cantharellus subalbidus
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Rainbow Chanterelle
Cantharellus roseocanus
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Cascade Chanterelle
Cantharellus cascadensis
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Pacific Golden Chanterelle
Cantharellus formosus
LC 🐾
Cantharellus pallens
LC 🐾
Small Chanterelle
Cantharellus minor
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Amethyst Chanterelle
Cantharellus amethysteus
LC
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Smooth Chanterelle
Cantharellus lateritius
LC
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Blackening Chanterelle
Cantharellus melanoxeros
NT
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