Chanterelle species

The type specimen of this species was described in the New Zealand Journal of Botany as originating from Lake Rotoiti, Nelson, New Zealand, within the borders of the Nelson Lakes National Park, occurring under native trees (McNabb 2012). 3 preserved specimens from New Zealand are known to be maintained by the New Zealand Fungal and Plant Disease Collection (PDD).

Presently, this species is thought to occur within pristine habitat or under preservation. It is reasonable to assume that this species’ population is stable, however further research should be carried out to confirm this.

The type collection of this species was observed growing gregariously, within dense caespitose clusters, under Nothofagus and Leptospermum ericoides (McNabb 2012).

This species is known to be preserved by the New Zealand Fungal and Plant Disease Collection (PDD). Only one wild specimen appears to be recorded in literature, which exists within the Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that this species is not significantly threatened.

No conservation actions can be recommended at this time, as this species appear to exist either under preservation or within protected areas in the wild.

Further research should be carried out in order to assess the current status of this species’ population and any threats which may be affecting it, to better understand the current status of this uncommon species.