Staudenschachen Südarm, Root

Amphibian spawning site2 haObject number LU408

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Staudenschachen Südarm is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Root in the canton of LU. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number LU408. 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 Staudenschachen Südarm?

Staudenschachen Südarm lies near Root in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 47.1192, 8.3869.

How large is Staudenschachen Südarm?

The site covers 2 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 Staudenschachen Südarm protected?

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

Which town is Staudenschachen Südarm in?

Staudenschachen Südarm lies near Root (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Root.

Which protected sites are near Staudenschachen Südarm?

The closest are Unterallmend (1 km), Rhein-Basel, Rheinhalle (1 km) and Unterallmend Perlen (1 km).