Porcino, Stabio

Amphibian spawning site2 haObject number TI524

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Porcino is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Stabio in the canton of TI. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number TI524. 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 Porcino?

Porcino lies near Stabio in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 45.8346, 8.9227.

How large is Porcino?

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 Porcino protected?

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

Which town is Porcino in?

Porcino lies near Stabio (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Stabio.

Which protected sites are near Porcino?

The closest are Cava Boschi (1 km), Ca del Boscat (1 km) and Ulcellina/Peschiera (2 km).