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Anolis nicefori, also known commonly as Niceforo's Andes anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is native to northwestern South America.
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 Anolis nicefori is found in Colombia and Venezuela.
Habitat The preferred natural habitat of Anolis nicefori is forest, at elevations of , but it has also been found in disturbed habitats such as pasture.
Reproduction Anolis nicefori is oviparous.
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Further reading
(Phenacosaurus nicefori, new species, p. 59). (Dactyloa nicefori, new combination). (Anolis nicefori, new combination)