Ketchem Island

Ketchem Island
	Ketchem Island Location off the south western coast of Tasmania
Geography
Location	Southern Ocean
Coordinates	43°31′S 146°07′E / 43.517°S 146.117°E
Archipelago	Mutton Bird Islands Group
Highest elevation	3 m (10 ft)
Administration
	Australia
State	Tasmania
Region	South West
Demographics
Population	unpopulated

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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

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

[2] Brothers et al (2001), p.607.

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