Assessment Notes

Justification

Since the description of Cantharellus kunthii there do not appear to be any subsequent records of the species. There is a lack of occurrence data and information on the habitat and ecology of the species, and it is not possible to assess the status of its population or distribution. It is therefore assessed as Data Deficient.

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Taxonomic notes

This species is likely not a Cantharellus, and it appears to be a Clitocybe sensu lato (I. Olariaga Ibarguren in litt. 2022).

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Geographic range

The type of this species described from the Bois de Boulogne in Paris, France (Chevallier 1826).

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Population and Trends

It is only known from the type description.

Population Trend: Unknown

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Habitat and Ecology

The type specimen was described from the ground, in sandy woods. It is described as uncommon (see Chevallier 1826).

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Threats

Without further information regarding the full range of the species an assessment of the threats it may face cannot be made.

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Conservation Actions

Confirmation is required of taxonomic status, population and distribution data and ecology to better assess this species.

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Source and Citation

Tansey, C. 2023. Cantharellus kunthii. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2023: e.T226999088A227535612. Accessed on 26 November 2025.

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