Stagno Motto della Costa, Medeglia

Amphibian spawning site21 haObject number TI19

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Stagno Motto della Costa is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Medeglia. It covers 21 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number TI19. 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 Stagno Motto della Costa?

Stagno Motto della Costa lies near Medeglia. The coordinates are 46.1303, 8.9566.

How large is Stagno Motto della Costa?

The site covers 21 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 Motto della Costa protected?

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

Which town is Stagno Motto della Costa in?

Stagno Motto della Costa lies near Cadenazzo. The town page collects every protected site around Cadenazzo.

Which protected sites are near Stagno Motto della Costa?

The closest are Monti di Medeglia Ovest (0 km), Monti di Medeglia (0 km) and Monti di Medeglia Est (1 km).