Cava Rivaccia, Banco

Amphibian spawning site4 haObject number TI193

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Cava Rivaccia is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Banco in the canton of TI. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number TI193. 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 Cava Rivaccia?

Cava Rivaccia lies near Banco in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.0075, 8.8422.

How large is Cava Rivaccia?

The site covers 4 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 Cava Rivaccia protected?

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

Which town is Cava Rivaccia in?

Cava Rivaccia lies near Lema (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Lema.

Which protected sites are near Cava Rivaccia?

The closest are Pozza a est di Motto (2 km), Cava Gere Croglio (2 km) and Madonna del Piano (3 km).