Le Taconnet, Essert FR

Amphibian spawning site3 haObject number FR88

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Le Taconnet is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Essert FR. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number FR88. 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 Le Taconnet?

Le Taconnet lies near Essert FR. The coordinates are 46.7431, 7.1613.

How large is Le Taconnet?

The site covers 3 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 Le Taconnet protected?

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

Which town is Le Taconnet in?

Le Taconnet lies near Bois-d'Amont. The town page collects every protected site around Bois-d'Amont.

Which protected sites are near Le Taconnet?

The closest are La Halta (0 km), Le Mouret (1 km) and Bielersee-Ligerz, Klein Twann (1 km).