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Orange Chanterelle

Cantharellus friesii

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Cantharellales (Cantharellales)
Family
Hydnaceae
Genus
Cantharellus
Species
Cantharellus friesii (Orange Chanterelle)

Names in Other Languages

German Samt-Pfifferling

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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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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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White Chanterelle
Cantharellus subalbidus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 2 Countries

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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
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Orange Chanterelle
Cantharellus friesii
LC
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Pale Chanterelle
Cantharellus ferruginascens
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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 🐾
Pacific Golden Chanterelle
Cantharellus formosus
LC 🐾
Cantharellus pallens
LC 🐾
Small Chanterelle
Cantharellus minor
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Chanterelle
Cantharellus cibarius
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Smooth Chanterelle
Cantharellus lateritius
LC
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