 Their average water temperature preference is 23.9°, with a water depth average of 0.18 m. During water shortages, they seek refuge in algae and detritus mats of wetland habitats.Yaqui longfin dace usually spawn in the spring from December to July, but extend the season into September in low desert habitats.They reach sexual maturity within their first year, and create depressions in the sand to hide their eggs.