Rompiga, Grancia

Amphibian spawning site7 haObject number TI362

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Rompiga is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Grancia in the canton of TI. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number TI362. 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 Rompiga?

Rompiga lies near Grancia in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 45.9631, 8.9270.

How large is Rompiga?

The site covers 7 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 Rompiga protected?

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

Which town is Rompiga in?

Rompiga lies near Grancia (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Grancia.

Which protected sites are near Rompiga?

The closest are Scairolo Vecchio (2 km), San Salvatore (2 km) and Pian Casoro (2 km).