Vacherie Mouillard, Courgenay

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number JU8408

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Vacherie Mouillard is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Courgenay in the canton of JU. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number JU8408. 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 Vacherie Mouillard?

Vacherie Mouillard lies near Courgenay in the canton of JU. The coordinates are 47.3723, 7.0963.

How large is Vacherie Mouillard?

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 Vacherie Mouillard protected?

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

Which town is Vacherie Mouillard in?

Vacherie Mouillard lies near Courgenay (JU). The town page collects every protected site around Courgenay.

Which protected sites are near Vacherie Mouillard?

The closest are Esserts de la Côte (1 km), Bellefontaine (2 km) and Ocourt (2 km).