Malcantone, Gudo

Amphibian spawning site6 haObject number TI12

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Malcantone is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Gudo in the canton of TI. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number TI12. 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 Malcantone?

Malcantone lies near Gudo in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.1756, 8.9592.

How large is Malcantone?

The site covers 6 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 Malcantone protected?

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

Which town is Malcantone in?

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

Which protected sites are near Malcantone?

The closest are Malcantone (0 km), Vigna Lunga-Trebbione (1 km) and Redonda (1 km).