Gondwanaland-relict
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Canthon indigaceus
Canthon indigaceus is a species of dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, described by LeConte in 1866. It belongs to the tribe Canthonini, a group of dung beetles recognized as a relict of the ancient supercontinent Gondwanaland. The species is currently listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, with no immediate threats to its survival identified. Three subspecies are recognized: C. i. chevrolati, C. i. chiapas, and C. i. indigaceus.