Vigna, Besazio

Amphibian spawning site3 haObject number TI376

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Vigna is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Besazio in the canton of TI. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number TI376. 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 Vigna?

Vigna lies near Besazio in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 45.8702, 8.9603.

How large is Vigna?

The site covers 3 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 Vigna protected?

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

Which town is Vigna in?

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

Which protected sites are near Vigna?

The closest are Pozza Pavü Ronco (0 km), Pre Murin (1 km) and Pre Murin (1 km).

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.