the eastern fence lizard can grow from 4.0 to 7.5 inches (10 to 19 cm) in total length (including tail). it is typically colored in shades of gray or brown, and has keeled scales, with a dark line running along the rear of the thigh. a female is usually gray and has a series of dark, wavy lines across her back. the belly is white with black flecks, with some pale blue on the throat and belly. the male is usually brown, and during the summer, has a more greenish-blue and black coloration on the sides of the belly and throat than the female. the young look like the females, but are darker and duller.