Morgetshofsee | |
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Location | Thayngen, Schaffhausen |
Coordinates | 47°43′44″N8°42′03″E / 47.72889°N 8.70083°E Coordinates: 47°43′44″N8°42′03″E / 47.72889°N 8.70083°E |
Type | kettle lake |
Basin countries | Switzerland |
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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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