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

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

[3] M. altamirani is found in the Mexican states of Guerrero and Michoacán.

[2] The preferred natural habitat of M. altamirani is forest.

[1] The mode of reproduction of M. altamirani is unknown.