Badis tuivaiei Vishwanath & Shanta 2004

A conspicuous black blotch covers the superficial part of the cleithrum above pectoral fin base. A black blotch between third and fourth dorsal spine and a mid-basal rounded black spot on caudal fin. Circumpenduncular scales 20; vertebrae 31; lateral row with 26-32 scales. Interorbital width 5.6-6.6% of SL. Body depth 25.9-29.2% of SL. Lower jaw slightly projecting.

Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 6 - 10; Vertebrae: 30 - 31

Inhabits clear water montane streams (Ref. 52144).