ENEndangered
Sulphur Molly
Poecilia sulphuraria
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restoration
Other threatened species in POECILIIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sulphur Molly classified as Endangered?
Sulphur Molly is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Sulphur Molly live?
Sulphur Molly occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sulphur Molly?
The main threats to Sulphur Molly are 2.1, 2.3, 9.1, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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