Found in small stream (2-3 m wide and 0.5-1.8 m depth), with clear water, preserved riparian vegetation, and swift water current. Bottom substrate composed mainly by sand and dead leaves .
This species can be distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: long mesethmoid, with anterior tip well developed, significantly over 50% of bone length; posterior margin of dorsal-fin spine with serrations directed towards tip of spine; 1-2 longitudinal black stripes on flanks; no black blotch across the eyes (mask); large black blotch on dorsal fin absent; and presence of transversal black bars on caudal fin .Cross section: oval.
Behavioural data for Corydoras Zawadzkii is currently being reviewed.
Diet information for Corydoras Zawadzkii is currently being compiled.
Reproduction data for Corydoras Zawadzkii is currently being compiled.
Freshwater; demersal; depth range 0 - 2 m . Tropical South America: Brazil.
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