Conservation
No direct threats are evident for Platemys platycephala because human consumption is inefficient due to the small size of the turtle. Additionally, this turtle does not perform well in captivity so the pet market is minimal but some amateurs do try,. France placed this species on its list of protected species for French Guiana and prohibits the capture of any specimens, for hunting, trading, etc. The IUCN Red List does not currently list this species. Additionally, the USGS reports a few twist-necked specimens were found on a southern Florida golf course but no impact is expected to occur.
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