[1] P. labialis is endemic to the arid western parts of South Africa.

The head has a shorter snout than Pachydactylus capensis and is slightly narrower at 7.5 mm (0.30 in).

[3] From above it is greyish brown with irregular dark markings and lighter spots arranged in stripes over the back.

The head is about 10 mm (0.39 in) in length and has a dark band running from the lower part of the eye to above the ear, while a paler stripe runs from the tip of the snout above the eye's dark streak.

The labial scales (on the mouth) are dark brown and creamy white, giving the appearance of striped lips.