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Pacific Golden Chanterelle

Cantharellus formosus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (균계)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (담자균류)
Class
Agaricomycetes (주름버섯강)
Order
Cantharellales (꾀꼬리버섯목)
Family
Hydnaceae
Genus
Cantharellus
Species
Cantharellus formosus (Pacific Golden Chanterelle)

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Amethyst Chanterelle
Cantharellus amethysteus
Least Concern
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Blackening Chanterelle
Cantharellus melanoxeros
Near Threatened
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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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Orange Chanterelle
Cantharellus friesii
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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Cinnabar Chanterelle
Cantharellus cinnabarinus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pacific Golden Chanterelle?
The scientific name of Pacific Golden Chanterelle is Cantharellus formosus. It belongs to the genus Cantharellus.
What is the conservation status of Pacific Golden Chanterelle?
Pacific Golden Chanterelle (Cantharellus formosus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Pacific Golden Chanterelle belong to?
Pacific Golden Chanterelle (Cantharellus formosus) belongs to the genus Cantharellus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hydnaceae.
Is Pacific Golden Chanterelle endangered?
No, Pacific Golden Chanterelle (Cantharellus formosus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Pacific Golden Chanterelle belong to?
Pacific Golden Chanterelle (Cantharellus formosus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (균계).
What are the closest relatives of Pacific Golden Chanterelle?
The closest relatives of Pacific Golden Chanterelle in the genus Cantharellus include Amethyst Chanterelle, Blackening Chanterelle, California Golden Chanterelle, Chicago Chanterelle, Orange Chanterelle.

Genus Cantharellus — 16 Species

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