Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_39980 ( "Species" text, "Indole" text, "Methyl Red" text, "Voges-Proskauer" text, "Citrate" text )

### Question ###
What is the methyl red reading for proteus mirabilis?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT "Methyl Red" FROM table_39980 WHERE "Species" = 'proteus mirabilis'