Present research status and aquaculture foreground of southern flounder Paralichthys lethostigma in China

Current research status of southern flounder Paralichthys lethostigma in China since 2001 was reviewed. By comparison of research hotspots of southern flounder home and abroad, its excellent characteristics of eurytherm and euryhaline were addressed specially. According to the present situation during aquaculture, some concerns and research directions were suggested. The culture foreground of southern flounder in China was discussed as well.