Sigaloseps deplanchei, Deplanche's shiny skink, 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. (Sigaloseps deplanchei, p. 69)
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 .
Description Medium-sized for the genus Sigaloseps, adults of S. deplanchei have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of not more than .
Reproduction The mode of reproduction of S. deplanchei is unknown.
References
Further reading (Lygosoma deplanchei, new species, p. 23) (Sigaloseps deplanchei, new combination)