The Hemimyzon yaotanensis is known to be found in a freshwater environment within a demersal range.

[1] They are native to a temperate climate.

The average length of a Hemimyzon yaotanensis as an unsexed male is about 8.4 centimeters or about 3.3 inches.

[2] This species can be found in the areas of Asia, Jinsha-jiang basin in Sichuan, and China.

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