Piano di Arbigo, Losone

Amphibian spawning site30 haObject number TI158

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Piano di Arbigo is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Losone in the canton of TI. It covers 30 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number TI158. 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 Piano di Arbigo?

Piano di Arbigo lies near Losone in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.1733, 8.7442.

How large is Piano di Arbigo?

The site covers 30 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 Piano di Arbigo protected?

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

Which town is Piano di Arbigo in?

Piano di Arbigo lies near Losone (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Losone.

Which protected sites are near Piano di Arbigo?

The closest are Stagno Piano di Arbigo 2 (0 km), Piano di Arbigo 5 (0 km) and Barbescio (1 km).