Fronto-parietal is fused, unlike in all other Lanka skinks (where it is divided on others).

A yellowish brown stripe running from posterior edge of the eye to beyond middle of the tail.

Throat color varies from red, blue or cream, with white spots, presumably depending on the reproductive status.

Ventral scales with a frosted pattern, forming longitudinal lines.

[citation needed] Lay 1 egg laid per clutch in loose soil.