Valle della Motta/Ai Prati, Novazzano

Amphibian spawning site4 haObject number TI352

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Valle della Motta/Ai Prati (Amphibian spawning site)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Amphibian spawning site Valle della Motta/Ai Prati.

Location and surroundings

Valle della Motta/Ai Prati is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Novazzano in the canton of TI. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number TI352. 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 Valle della Motta/Ai Prati?

Valle della Motta/Ai Prati lies near Novazzano in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 45.8503, 8.9643.

How large is Valle della Motta/Ai Prati?

The site covers 4 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 Valle della Motta/Ai Prati protected?

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

Which town is Valle della Motta/Ai Prati in?

Valle della Motta/Ai Prati lies near Novazzano (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Novazzano.

Which protected sites are near Valle della Motta/Ai Prati?

The closest are Prato Grande (0 km), Stagno Pra Vicc (1 km) and Meandri del Laveggio e Colombera (1 km).