Pozza a est di Motto, Sessa

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number TI223

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Pozza a est di Motto (Amphibian spawning site)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Amphibian spawning site Pozza a est di Motto.

Location and surroundings

Pozza a est di Motto is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Sessa in the canton of TI. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number TI223. 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 Pozza a est di Motto?

Pozza a est di Motto lies near Sessa in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 45.9971, 8.8246.

How large is Pozza a est di Motto?

The site covers 1 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 Pozza a est di Motto protected?

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

Which town is Pozza a est di Motto in?

Pozza a est di Motto lies near Tresa (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Tresa.

Which protected sites are near Pozza a est di Motto?

The closest are Cava Gere Croglio (1 km), Ressiga (1 km) and Madonna del Piano (2 km).