Santa Maria, Gudo

Amphibian spawning site7 haObject number TI373

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Santa Maria is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Gudo in the canton of TI. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number TI373. 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 Santa Maria?

Santa Maria lies near Gudo in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.1720, 8.9459.

How large is Santa Maria?

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 Santa Maria protected?

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

Which town is Santa Maria in?

Santa Maria lies near Cadenazzo (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Cadenazzo.

Which protected sites are near Santa Maria?

The closest are Stagno di Progero (0 km), Vigna lunga-Trebbione (1 km) and Vigna Lunga-Trebbione (1 km).