Species In News: Sulphur Molly

In News

• The wave generating behavior of Sulphur Molly has been a topic of research for biologists.

About Sulphur Molly 

• Scientific name: Poecilia sulphuraria
• Description: 
  • Enlarged lips, head, and gills allow this species to tolerate elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide. 
  • The maximum length of 5.0 cm .

• Habitat: 
  • Permanent Rivers, streams, creeks (includes waterfalls), freshwater springs, and oases.
• Geographic Range: 
  • Endemic to hydrogen sulfide-rich outflows of the Banos del Azufre, and La Gloria, two hydrogen-sulfide-rich spring systems in the Pichucalco River drainage in Tabasco and Chiapas, Mexico. 
• Threats: 
  • Tourism & recreation areas
  • Annual & perennial non-timber crops
  • Livestock farming & ranching
  • Recreational activities
  • Domestic & urban wastewater
  • Agricultural & forestry effluents
  • Garbage & solid waste
• Conservation Status:
  • IUCN status: Endangered

Source: IE