Basciocca (ovest), S. Antonino

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number TI337

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Basciocca (ovest) (Amphibian spawning site)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Amphibian spawning site Basciocca (ovest).

Location and surroundings

Basciocca (ovest) is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near S. Antonino in the canton of TI. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number TI337. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Basciocca (ovest)?

Basciocca (ovest) lies near S. Antonino in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.1705, 8.9685.

How large is Basciocca (ovest)?

The site covers 1 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 Basciocca (ovest) protected?

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

Which town is Basciocca (ovest) in?

Basciocca (ovest) lies near Sant'Antonino (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Sant'Antonino.

Which protected sites are near Basciocca (ovest)?

The closest are Boschetti (1 km), Lanca Sant'Antonio (1 km) and Malcantone (1 km).