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Morgetshofsee

Coordinates: 47°43′44″N 8°42′03″E / 47.72889°N 8.70083°E / 47.72889; 8.70083
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Morgetshofsee
Morgetshofsee is located in Canton of Schaffhausen
Morgetshofsee
Morgetshofsee
Morgetshofsee is located in Switzerland
Morgetshofsee
Morgetshofsee
Morgetshofsee is located in Alps
Morgetshofsee
Morgetshofsee
LocationThayngen, Schaffhausen
Coordinates47°43′44″N 8°42′03″E / 47.72889°N 8.70083°E / 47.72889; 8.70083
Typekettle lake
Basin countriesSwitzerland
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Morgetshofsee is a kettle lake at Thayngen in the canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland. The lake and its surroundings are listed in the Federal Inventory of Amphibian Spawning Areas as a site of national importance.

The following species were observed at Morgetshofsee: Common Frog (Rana temporaria), Edible Frog, Agile Frog (Rana dalmatina), European tree frog (Hyla arborea), Alpine Newt (Triturus alpestris), Great Crested Newt (Triturus cristatus), Smooth Newt (Triturus vulgaris) and Common Toad (Bufo bufo).[1]

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