- Scientific name
- Cantharellus discolor
- 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
- 2020-12-07
- IUCN Red List Category
-
DD
- Assessors
- Tansey, C.
- Reviewers
- Westrip, J.R.S.
Assessment Notes
Justification
Since the description of
Cantharellus discolor 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. It is therefore assessed as Data Deficient.
Taxonomic notes
It is unlikely to be a
Cantharellus (nor Cantharelloid) due to the globose spores of 2.5-4 µm (Velenovský 1920) (I. Olariaga Ibarguren
in litt. 2022).
Geographic range
This species was described from forest on Hůra near Tehov in present-day Czechia (Velenovský 1920).
Population and Trends
It is only known from the type.
Population Trend: unknown
Habitat and Ecology
The type specimen was described from 'plump humus' in old fir forest, occurring individually (Velenovský 1920). Petrak (1930) describes
Cantharellus discolor as occurring in loose humus in old gymnospermous forest.
Threats
No threats can be identified without further information.
Conservation Actions
Confirmation is required of taxonomic status, population and distribution data and ecology to better assess the species.
Source and Citation
Tansey, C. 2023. Cantharellus discolor. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2023: e.T226992669A227536655.
https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T226992669A227536655.en .Accessed on 3 January 2025