Sigaloseps

Sigaloseps is a genus of skinks which inhabit the moist, closed forest of southern New Caledonia.

Conservation status
There is some conservation concern for Sigaloseps because of mining activity taking place in the region.

Species
The following 6 species are recognized as being valid.


 * Sigaloseps balios Sadlier, Bauer, & Wood, 2014
 * Sigaloseps conditus Sadlier, Bauer, & Wood, 2014
 * Sigaloseps deplanchei (Bavay, 1869) - Deplanche's shiny skink
 * Sigaloseps ferrugicauda Sadlier, Smith, Shea, & Bauer, 2014
 * Sigaloseps pisinnus Sadlier, Shea, Whitaker, Bauer, & Wood, 2014
 * Sigaloseps ruficauda Sadlier & Bauer, 1999

Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Sigaloseps.

Etymology
The specific name, deplanchei, is in honor of French naturalist Émile Deplanche.