Mategnin, Meyrin

Amphibian spawning site45 haObject number GE30

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Mategnin is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Meyrin in the canton of GE. It covers 45 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number GE30. 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 Mategnin?

Mategnin lies near Meyrin in the canton of GE. The coordinates are 46.2433, 6.0798.

How large is Mategnin?

The site covers 45 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 Mategnin protected?

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

Which town is Mategnin in?

Mategnin lies near Meyrin (GE). The town page collects every protected site around Meyrin.

Which protected sites are near Mategnin?

The closest are Marais des Crêts, Marais des Fontaines (0 km), Marais de Mategnin (0 km) and Le Moulin (4 km).