Holcosus niceforoi is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is endemic to Colombia.

Etymology The specific name, niceforoi, is in honor of missionary Brother Nicéforo María, born Antoine Rouhaire in France, who established a natural history museum in Medellín, Colombia.

Geographic distribution Holcosus niceforoi is found in central Colombia, in Cundinamarca Department and Tolima Department.

Habitat The preferred natural habitat of Holcosus niceforoi is forest or savanna, at elevations of , but it has also been found in disturbed habitats including cultivated fields, gardens, roadsides, and trash dumps.

Behavior Holcosus niceforoi is terrestrial.

Reproduction Holcosus niceforoi is oviparous.

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Further reading

(Ameiva festiva niceforoi, new subspecies). (Ameiva niceforoi, accorded species status, pp. 2–3, Figure 1A). (Holcosus niceforoi, new combination).