Ketchem Island

Ketchem Island
Ketchem Island is located in Tasmania
Ketchem Island
Ketchem Island
Location off the south western coast of Tasmania
Geography
LocationSouthern Ocean
Coordinates43°31′S 146°07′E / 43.517°S 146.117°E / -43.517; 146.117
ArchipelagoMutton Bird Islands Group
Highest elevation3 m (10 ft)
Administration
StateTasmania
RegionSouth West
Demographics
Populationunpopulated

Ketchem Island is a small island in south-eastern Australia. It is part of the Mutton Bird Island Group, lying close to the southern end of the south-western coast of Tasmania. It is also part of the Southwest National Park, and thus within the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Site.[1]

Flora and fauna

The islet's vegetation is dominated by pigface, Melaleuca sp. and Stipa sp.[2]

References

Notes

  1. ^ Brothers et al (2001), p.607.
  2. ^ Brothers et al (2001), p.607.

Sources

  • Brothers, Nigel; Pemberton, David; Pryor, Helen; & Halley, Vanessa. (2001). Tasmania’s Offshore Islands: seabirds and other natural features. Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery: Hobart. ISBN 0-7246-4816-X


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