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]

Ketchem Island

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

Flora and fauna

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

References

Notes

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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