Mesoscincus altamirani

The Tepalcatepec skink (Mesoscincus altamirani) is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Mexico.

Etymology
The specific name, altamirani, is in honor of Federico Altamirano who collected the holotype.

Geographic range
M. altamirani is found in the Mexican states of Guerrero and Michoacán.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of M. altamirani is forest.

Reproduction
The mode of reproduction of M. altamirani is unknown.