Niedermoos, Boswil

Amphibian spawning site5 haObject number AG104

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Niedermoos is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Boswil in the canton of AG. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number AG104. 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 Niedermoos?

Niedermoos lies near Boswil in the canton of AG. The coordinates are 47.3029, 8.3335.

How large is Niedermoos?

The site covers 5 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 Niedermoos protected?

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

Which town is Niedermoos in?

Niedermoos lies near Aristau (AG). The town page collects every protected site around Aristau.

Which protected sites are near Niedermoos?

The closest are Butzenmoos (2 km), Steinenmoos (2 km) and Halbmond (3 km).