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.

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.

Reproduction
The mode of reproduction of S. deplanchei is unknown.