Sigaloseps deplanchei


Sigaloseps deplanchei, Deplanche's shiny skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to New Caledonia.

Etymology

The specific name, deplanchei, is in honor of French naval surgeon Émile Deplanche.

Geographic range

S. deplanchei is found in South Province, New Caledonia.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of S. deplanchei are forest and shrubland, at altitudes up to.

Description

Medium-sized for the genus Sigaloseps, adults of S. deplanchei have a snout-to-vent length of not more than.

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of S. deplanchei is unknown.