Pian Gallina, Porza

Amphibian spawning site2 haObject number TI308

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Pian Gallina is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Porza in the canton of TI. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number TI308. 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 Pian Gallina?

Pian Gallina lies near Porza in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.0229, 8.9447.

How large is Pian Gallina?

The site covers 2 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 Pian Gallina protected?

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

Which town is Pian Gallina in?

Pian Gallina lies near Porza (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Porza.

Which protected sites are near Pian Gallina?

The closest are Bolle di S. Martino (1 km), Bolle di S. Martino (1 km) and San Martino (1 km).