They are dark brown to black with green, lichen-like patches over the body, head, legs, and tail. Their bellies are pale and unmarked. There are 14 to 15 costal grooves.
Rock crevices are the preferred habitat for the green salamander.
They may also be found in caves or under the bark of fallen trees. They have been found in the crevices of rocks made from sandstone, limestone, and granite. Shaded rock outcrops in moist coves are the best places to find this species. Green salamanders are active mainly at night, when they can be seen climbing over the face of their rock. Usually, they are seen with their heads protruding out from a crevice in a rock outcrop, and they will pull back in if bothered.