Prato Grande, Genestrerio

Amphibian spawning site5 haObject number TI239

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Prato Grande is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Genestrerio in the canton of TI. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number TI239. 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 Prato Grande?

Prato Grande lies near Genestrerio in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 45.8475, 8.9626.

How large is Prato Grande?

The site covers 5 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 Prato Grande protected?

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

Which town is Prato Grande in?

Prato Grande lies near Novazzano (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Novazzano.

Which protected sites are near Prato Grande?

The closest are Valle della Motta/Ai Prati (0 km), Stagno Pra Vicc (0 km) and Meandri del Laveggio e Colombera (1 km).