Assessment Notes

Justification

There is a high degree of uncertainty around this species, including its specific distribution and its taxonomic position. With no clear data available on this species it is assessed as Data Deficient.

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Taxonomic notes

It is uncertain if this is a Cantharellus sensu stricto as Gillet had a broad concept of the genus (broader than today). In any case, if it is a Cantharellus, it would likely be an albino form of a common species (C. cibarius or C. pallens) and the name has not been used either (I. Olariaga Ibarguren pers. comm. 2022).

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Geographic range

The type collection of this species was made in France, but no specific locality is noted in Saccardo (1887).

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Population and Trends

Further information is required before an assessment of its population status is made.

Population Trend: Unknown

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Habitat and Ecology

It has been noted from woodland, where it grows amongst grasses (Saccardo 1887).

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Threats

Further information is required before an investigation into its threats can be made.

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Conservation Actions

There is a paucity of information available regarding this species, and its taxonomic position needs clarification. If it is shown to be a good species then further work would be required to gain a greater insight into its distribution, population size and trend.

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Use and Trade

There is no use/trade information.

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Source and Citation

Westrip, J.R.S. 2025. Cantharellus ochraceus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2025: e.T269706797A269706799. Accessed on 27 November 2025.

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