Since the description of Cantherellus fissilis there appears to be a single record of the species, but that is considered to be unconfirmed. With a lack of occurrence data and information on the habitat and ecology of the species it is not possible to assess the status of its population or distribution. It is therefore assessed as Data Deficient.

Cantharellus fissilis was described by E.M. Fries in 1821 in Sytema Mycologicum.

Index Fungorum lists Cyphella fissilis (Fr.) Berk. as a homotypic synonym.

Based on the description it is not cantharelloid, although difficult to interprete (I. Olariaga Ibarguren in litt. 2022).

Chanterelle species to be assessed as part of the chanterelle comprehensive project.

Based on its listing for the homotypic synonym Cyphella fissilis, it was described from Sweden (Saccardo 1895), although that is not clear from the type description (see Fries 1821). This is also a single observation from the UK on GBIF, dated 1837, but it is considered unconfirmed (see GBIF 2023).

It is not possible to accurately estimate the population size and trend.

The type is described as occurring in October-November on tree trunks, highlighting Beech, but the extent of habitat is unknown (Fries 1821).

It is not possible to accurately assess what threats this species may be facing without additional, more recent information.

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

There is no use/trade information.