| Status | LC |
|---|---|
| Status system | IUCN3.1 |
| Genus | Ixothraupis |
| Species | varia |
| Authority | (Statius Müller, 1776) |
| Synonyms | Tangara varia |
The dotted tanager (Ixothraupis varia) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.
It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest.