Assessment Notes

Justification

This species is a widespread chanterelle mushroom of sub-Saharan Africa. It is not thought to approach the thresholds for listing as threatened under any criterion, and so is assessed as Least Concern.

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Geographic range

There are records of this species from across sub-Saharan Africa, and so it is inferred that it would occur in most sub-Saharan Africa countries where there is suitable habitat, even if it has not yet been officially recorded in some yet.

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Population and Trends

There is no available information on the population size and trend.

Population Trend: Unknown

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Habitat and Ecology

This is a species of rain forest habitats (e.g. see Buyck et al. 2016), although it is frequently misidentified from woodland (Buyck et al. 2013).

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Threats

With such a wide range, it is unlikely that the species faces any significant threats.

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Conservation Actions

Further research is needed to get a clearer idea of the full distribution of the species and the population trend.

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Use and Trade

This species is eaten in countries across its range (e.g. Guissou et al. 2008, Muluwa et al. 2013, Tibuhwa 2013, Kashiki et al. 2020).

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Source and Citation

Westrip, J.R.S. 2025. Cantharellus floridulus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2025: e.T269707407A269707409. Accessed on 22 November 2025.

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