Barbescio-Bolletina Lunga, Losone

Amphibian spawning site7 haObject number TI153

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Barbescio-Bolletina Lunga (Amphibian spawning site)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Amphibian spawning site Barbescio-Bolletina Lunga.

Location and surroundings

Barbescio-Bolletina Lunga is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Losone in the canton of TI. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number TI153. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Barbescio-Bolletina Lunga?

Barbescio-Bolletina Lunga lies near Losone in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.1689, 8.7381.

How large is Barbescio-Bolletina Lunga?

The site covers 7 ha according to the federal inventory.

Amphibian spawning site: what is it?

Amphibian spawning sites are waters where frogs, toads and newts breed. Many species are threatened in Switzerland.

Is Barbescio-Bolletina Lunga protected?

Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.

Which town is Barbescio-Bolletina Lunga in?

Barbescio-Bolletina Lunga lies near Losone (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Losone.

Which protected sites are near Barbescio-Bolletina Lunga?

The closest are Barbescio (0 km), Stagno Piano di Arbigo 2 (1 km) and Piano di Arbigo (1 km).