Twist-neck Turtle
Platemys platycephala
About the Twist-neck Turtle
The twist-necked turtle, Platemys platycephala, also known as the flat-headed turtle, is distributed widely across northern South America. Twist-necked turtles have extremely flat shells that help them hide from predators under rocks and debris. When threatened, this turtle withdraws by twisting its head into its shell. P. platycephala is the only species of the genus Platemys and occurs in northern and central South America. Platemys platycephala means “flat turtle, flat-head” and accurately describes the structure of...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Twist-neck Turtle?
The scientific name of the Twist-neck Turtle is Platemys platycephala.
How many Twist-neck Turtle sightings have been recorded?
303 observations of the Twist-neck Turtle have been recorded on iNaturalist.
