Cantharellus enelensis is a recently described species from Newfoundland, Canada.

The limited data available suggest that it is a common and widespread species in northeast North American conifer forests.

Based on this, I recommend listing as Least Concern (LC).

Cantharellus enelensis is a recently described member of the C. cibarius complex (Thorn et al. 2017).

Members of the C. cibarius complex in eastern North America are highly variable in macro morphological features, and with current knowledge, most are not identifiable to species without careful microscopic examination or even a DNA sequence.

Cantharellus enelensis is a recently described species from Newfoundland, Canada.

The limited data available suggest that it is a common and widespread species in northeast North American conifer forests.

Based on this, I recommend listing as Least Concern (LC).

The distribution of Cantharellus enelensis is poorly known at this time. It was described from Newfoundland, Canada (Thorn et al. 2017); they state that sequenced collections from Michigan and Illinois, USA, match C. enelensis. It is also reported from Quebec, Canada (Mycoquebec 2021). 
It appears likely that C. enelensis is a widespread species with conifers in northeast North America.

Cantharellus enelensis is a newly described species (Thorn et al. 2017), and is difficult to distinguish from other members of the C. cibarius complex without a genetic sequence. Because of this, population size remains poorly known. Thorn et al. (2017) state it is “by far the most common and abundant chanterelle in Newfoundland and Labrador”.

Based on limited data, it appears likely that C. enelensis is a common and widespread species with conifers in northeast North America, in a stable habitat.

Cantharellus enelensis is an ectomycorrhizal species, associated with conifers; Thorn et al. (2017) mention fir (Abies) spruce (Picea) and White Pine (Pinus strobus).

No specific threats have been identified with regards to this species.

No specific conservation actions are needed with regards to this species.

A better understanding on population numbers, distribution, and trends of Cantharellus enelensis.

Cantharellus enelensis is edible, and is commonly collected by foragers and small scale commercial pickers.

Mycoquebec. 2021. https://www.mycoquebec.org/bas.php?l=r&nom=Cantharellus enelensis / Chanterelle commune&post=Cantharellus&gro=11&tag=Cantharellus enelensis

Thorn, R.G., Kim, J.I., Lebeuf, R. and Voitk, A. 2017.The golden chanterelles of Newfoundland and Labrador: a new species, a new record for North America, and a lost species rediscovered. Botany 95: 547–560.