Chanterelle look-alikes
Cantharellus
Got a photo? Identify mushrooms instantly with the Mushby app
Open the appSeveral mushrooms can be confused with Chanterelle. Below are documented look-alikes and the features that tell them apart. Never rely on a single feature. Always check multiple identifiers.
Similar species to compare
False Chanterelle
Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca
Also known as: Orange Chanterelle
Jack O'Lantern Mushroom
Omphalotus illudens (North America), Omphalotus olearius (Europe)
Also known as: Ghost Fungus (some species)
Gilled Chanterelle
Craterellus tubaeformis
Also known as: Trumpet Chanterelle, Yellowfoot
Explore Chanterelle
Identify mushrooms anywhere
Free on iOS, Android, and Web. Photo identification, full database, and your personal collection.