Sulphur molly
Kingdom
Phylum
Family
Genus
SPECIES
Poecilia sulphuraria
Length
5
2
cminch
cm inch 

The sulphur molly (Poecilia sulphuraria), locally known as molly del Teapa, is an endangered species of fish in the family Poeciliidae. It is endemic to Mexico, specifically to the Baños del Azufre (Grijalva River basin) near Teapa, Tabasco. The Baños del Azufre are sulfidic springs that contain high concentrations of toxic hydrogen sulfide (H2S). Poecilia sulphuraria has apparently evolved the ability to tolerate the toxic conditions. A few other Poecilia species are known from similar habitats in Mexico.

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References

1. Sulphur molly Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sulphur_molly
2. Sulphur molly on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/17833/1531411

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