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Small Chanterelle

Cantharellus minor

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Taiwan and United States.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

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 minor (Small 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 Small Chanterelle?
The scientific name of Small Chanterelle is Cantharellus minor. It belongs to the genus Cantharellus.
What is the conservation status of Small Chanterelle?
Small Chanterelle (Cantharellus minor) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Small Chanterelle live?
Small Chanterelle is found in Distributed across Taiwan and United States.. Countries include Taiwan, United States.
What family does Small Chanterelle belong to?
Small Chanterelle (Cantharellus minor) belongs to the genus Cantharellus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hydnaceae.
Is Small Chanterelle endangered?
No, Small Chanterelle (Cantharellus minor) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Small Chanterelle belong to?
Small Chanterelle (Cantharellus minor) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Small Chanterelle?
The closest relatives of Small Chanterelle in the genus Cantharellus include Amethyst Chanterelle, Blackening Chanterelle, California Golden Chanterelle, Chicago Chanterelle, Orange 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
NT 🐾
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 🐾
Pacific Golden Chanterelle
Cantharellus formosus
LC 🐾
Cantharellus pallens
LC
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Small Chanterelle
Cantharellus minor
LC
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Chanterelle
Cantharellus cibarius
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Smooth Chanterelle
Cantharellus lateritius
LC
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