The spotted softshell turtle (''Pelodiscus variegatus'') is a species of turtle in the family Trionychidae. It is found in Indochina, where it is largely restricted to most of Vietnam; however, an isolated population is also known from Hainan Island, where it is the only ''

Pelodiscus ''Pelodiscus'' is a genus of turtles in the family Trionychidae, the softshells. Based on genetic and morphological analysis there are seven valid species. They are native to Eastern Asia, ranging from the Amur region, south through China and K ...

'' species. Aside from genetic differences, this species can be most readily distinguished from other ''Pelodiscus'' by the large blotches on its plastron, which also gave it its name. Due to its restricted geographic range and the heavy level of exploitation it receives, it has been proposed that this species be classified as Critically Endangered under the IUCN Red List.

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{{Taxonbar, from=Q61833207 Pelodiscus Turtles of Asia Reptiles of China Reptiles of Vietnam Reptiles described in 2019