Two lines composed of eye-like spots run across the side of the body. Body coloration ranges from light brown to dark brown, with a dark stripe running from the neck to the end of the tail. The females of these lizards have more distinct patterns than the males. In the spring, during mating season, the sides of the males turn bright green and do not fade until late summer. The sexes can also be distinguished by the color of the underbelly, which is greenish in males and gray or cream in females.
