Palude San Giorgio, Neggio

Amphibian spawning site6 haObject number TI212

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Palude San Giorgio is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Neggio in the canton of TI. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number TI212. 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 Palude San Giorgio?

Palude San Giorgio lies near Neggio in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 45.9885, 8.8885.

How large is Palude San Giorgio?

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 Palude San Giorgio protected?

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

Which town is Palude San Giorgio in?

Palude San Giorgio lies near Neggio (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Neggio.

Which protected sites are near Palude San Giorgio?

The closest are Caslano (2 km), Bosco Agnuzzo (2 km) and Lago di Lugano a Cantonetto (3 km).