Mesoscincus altamiraniThe Tepalcatepec skink is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Mexico.EtymologyThe specific name, altamirani, is in honor of Federico Altamirano who collected the holotype.Geographic rangeM. altamirani is found in the Mexican states of Guerrero and Michoacán.HabitatThe preferred natural habitat of M. altamirani is forest.ReproductionThe mode of reproduction of M. altamirani is unknown.