Fungus
Red Chanterelle
Cantharellus cinnabarinusAlso known as Cinnabar Chanterelle
Red Chanterelles are small orange-red fungi with shallow vase-shaped caps and thick, blunt folds running down the stem. Their underground mycelium forms nutrient-sharing partnerships with tree roots in eastern North American forests.
chanterellemycorrhizal fungusorange-red cap
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyExchanges soil water and minerals for sugars through mycorrhizal partnerships with trees
Predators
- slugs
- fungus gnats
- small mammals
ThreatsForest clearing, soil compaction, drought, loss of host trees, and disruption of fungal networks
HabitatsDeciduous and mixed forest floor, especially beneath oaks and other mature hardwoods
Life spanVisible mushrooms last days to weeks, while the underground mycelium may persist for years
Classification
- OrderCantharellales
- FamilyHydnaceae
- GenusCantharellus
- SpeciesCantharellus cinnabarinus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Orange-red chanterelle look-alikes can be misidentified; do not eat or ingest any wild fungus without expert confirmation.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Check for blunt forked folds descending the stem rather than thin blade-like gills.
- Observe: Leave the mushroom rooted in place and avoid disturbing surrounding leaf litter.
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