Morgetshofsee
lake in Canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland
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).
Begin with the source’s own compact description: “Morgetshofsee” is lake in Canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland. The dossier treats that line as a proposition to test through Morgetshofsee, lake and Canton, not as a finished interpretation.
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The phrase “lake in Canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland” supplies a clear boundary for inquiry. It also exposes the unanswered questions: who defined that boundary, when it became stable and which sources sit outside it.
The strongest evidence will usually combine a dated visual record with documents produced by the authority responsible for the place. The source revision retrieved here is dated Jul 28, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q5821049. Authority coordinates are 47.729, 8.701. 1 of 1 selected statements include explicit references; 0 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank.
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