 The Yaqui longfin dace has the same elevation restrictions as the Gila longfin dace, ranging only below 1484 m, with records of up to 2030 m. They are found in desert scrub to Madrean oak woodlands.The habitat of the Yaqui longfin dace is similar to that of the Gila longfin dace, and it ranges from low and hot desert streams to about 1600 m elevation.They prefer brooks and streams that have sandy or gravely bottoms, typically with overhanging banks protecting them from predator or human observation.