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Cantharellus cavinae Velen.

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Scientific name
Cantharellus cavinae
Author
Velen.
Common names
 
IUCN Specialist Group
Mushroom, Bracket and Puffball
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Cantharellales
Family
Cantharellaceae
Assessment status
Published
Assessment date
2020-11-06
IUCN Red List Category
DD
Assessors
Tansey, C.
Reviewers
Westrip, J.R.S.

Assessment Notes

The content on this page is fetched from The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/226991738/227536789

Justification

Since the description of Cantherellus cavinae there do not appear to be any subsequent records of the species. There is a lack of information on the habitat and ecology of the species, and it is not possible to assess the status of its population or distribution. While it has been recorded from several sites, it is thought to be rare and so could have a very small population size, but the paucity of information, particularly regarding the full distribution and potential threats it may face means that it could plausibly fall into any category from Critically Endangered to Least Concern. It is therefore assessed as Data Deficient.

Taxonomic notes

The type description highlights that Cantharellus subcarneus Fayod and C. miniatus Fayod are likely to be closely related or identical to C. cavinae (Velenovský 1920).

Geographic range

This species has been recorded from several locations (Jevany, Kunice, Mnichovice (Plecháč), Říčany and Struhařov) (Velenovský 1920) in 'Bohemia' in present-day Czechia, to the southeast of Prague.

Population and Trends

It is only known from the type description, which describes it as 'rare', but occurring every year in some locations.

Population Trend: unknown


Habitat and Ecology

It was described as occurring in 'warm hollows' and with hornbeams (Velenovský 1920). Petrak (1950) describes Cantharellus cavinae on the ground in warm Fagus and Quercus forest.

Threats

No threats have been specifically identified, and further information is required.

Conservation Actions

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

Use and Trade

The type was described as edible, but no further information is available.

Source and Citation

Tansey, C. 2023. Cantharellus cavinae. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2023: e.T226991738A227536789. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T226991738A227536789.en .Accessed on 2 January 2024

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