Eutropis multifasciata is a species of skink that often shows prominent coloured dorsal bands.

The frontal scale is as long as or shorter than the frontoparietals and interparietal together, and makes contact with the second (and occasionally the first) supraocular.

A well-defined light dorso-lateral band is very occasionally present, and the lower surfaces are yellowish or greenish white.

[6] This is likely the cause of the decline in the populations of indigenous lizard species that occupy the same habitats as Eutropis multifasciata.

[6] Since this species has a poor cold tolerance, its elevational distribution in Taiwan is restricted below 500 meters.

[7] However, it is expected that in response to rising temperatures associated with climate change, this species will benefit from increased maximum activity time.

[5] As a result, distribution of this species is expected to expand from lowland areas to higher elevations, especially if the landscape becomes more open.