[1][2] The maximum total length (including tail) is 25 cm (9.8 in) which makes it significantly larger than any of the other Algyroides species.

A. nigropunctatus can be recognized by the keeled V-shaped scales on the flanks, tail and back.

It owes its common name to the bright blue throat of the males in the mating season.

It owes its specific name, nigropunctatus, to the rows of black dots on the back.

The males bite the females in the neck during mating and don't let go for quite some time, which is common for Algyroides lizards.