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Chanterelle

Cantharellus cibarius

Least Concern

About

The Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius) is a species in the genus Cantharellus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Cantharellales (Cantharellales)

Species

Cantharellus cibarius (Chanterelle)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish rebozuelo

German Pfifferling, Eierschwamm

Similar Species in Cantharellus

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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

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 Chanterelle?

The scientific name of Chanterelle is Cantharellus cibarius. It belongs to the genus Cantharellus.

What is the conservation status of Chanterelle?

Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Chanterelle live?

Chanterelle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Chanterelle belong to?

Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius) belongs to the genus Cantharellus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hydnaceae.

Is Chanterelle endangered?

No, Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Chanterelle belong to?

Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Chanterelle?

The closest relatives of Chanterelle in the genus Cantharellus include Amethyst Chanterelle, Blackening Chanterelle, California Golden Chanterelle, Chicago Chanterelle, Orange Chanterelle.