Stagno Guana, Meride

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number TI343

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Stagno Guana is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Meride in the canton of TI. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number TI343. 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 Stagno Guana?

Stagno Guana lies near Meride in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 45.8865, 8.9526.

How large is Stagno Guana?

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 Stagno Guana protected?

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

Which town is Stagno Guana in?

Stagno Guana lies near Mendrisio (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Mendrisio.

Which protected sites are near Stagno Guana?

The closest are Stagno Roggio (0 km), Meride (1 km) and Poncione d'Arzo (1 km).