Barren Island (Tasmania)

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Barren Island is a small island, with an area of 0.53 ha, in south-eastern Australia. It is part of the Sloping Island Group, lying close to the south-eastern coast of Tasmania around the Tasman and Forestier Peninsulas.[1]

[edit] Fauna

Recorded breeding seabird species are Silver Gull and Kelp Gull. The Three-lined Skink is present.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b 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

Coordinates: 42°49′S 147°31′E / 42.817°S 147.517°E / -42.817; 147.517


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