Petite Sarine, Corpataux

Amphibian spawning site255 haObject number FR220

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Petite Sarine is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Corpataux. It covers 255 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number FR220. 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 Petite Sarine?

Petite Sarine lies near Corpataux. The coordinates are 46.7439, 7.1107.

How large is Petite Sarine?

The site covers 255 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 Petite Sarine protected?

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

Which town is Petite Sarine in?

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

Which protected sites are near Petite Sarine?

The closest are La Sarine: Rossens - Fribourg (1 km), Sur Plan, Les Cases (2 km) and Monteynan, Arconciel (3 km).