Atractus nicefori, also known commonly as the northern ground snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Colombia.

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

Geographic distribution Atractus nicefori is found in Antioquia Department, Colombia.

Habitat The preferred natural habitat of Atractus nicefori is forest, at elevations of .

Behavior Atractus nicefori is terrestrial and fossorial.

Reproduction Atractus nicefori is oviparous.

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Further reading

(Atractus nicefori, new species, p. 28). 396 pp. (in Spanish). 189 pp. (Atractus nicefori, p. 91).