[7] The embryos are sensitive to vibration; lightly rolling an egg can induce it to hatch early.

The hatchling is known to explode from the egg and immediately begin running, reaching up to half a meter on its first sprint.

[3] The body is flattened in shape, likely an adaptation to sticking to vertical tree trunks.

It is mostly olive green or greenish in color with dark brown mottling or banding.

The lizard's hemipenis is visible at times, an organ that has been described as "aberrant" in shape, and a "small, red stick" that gives the animal special powers.

Tucano people under the influence of hallucinogens have created artwork featuring various symbols of masculinity, with some representations bearing strong resemblance to the hemipenis.