Sigaloseps deplanchei
# Sigaloseps deplanchei

Deplanche's shiny skink (Sigaloseps deplanchei) 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 1,000 m (3,300 ft).

## Description

Medium-sized for the genus Sigaloseps, adults of S. deplanchei have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of not more than 4.6 cm (1.8 in).

## Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of S. deplanchei is unknown.

