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.
The specific name, nicefori, is in honor of missionary , born Antoine Rouhaire in France, who established a natural history museum in MedellÃÂn, Colombia.
Atractus nicefori is found in Antioquia Department, Colombia.
The preferred natural habitat of Atractus nicefori is forest, at elevations of .
Atractus nicefori is terrestrial and fossorial.
Atractus nicefori is oviparous.