Huon Island
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Huon Island is an island with an area of 47 ha in south-eastern Australia. It is part of the Partridge Island Group, lying close to the south-eastern coast of Tasmania, in the D'Entrecasteaux Channel between Bruny Island and the mainland. The island has a small human population and has been subjected to intensive agricultural activities in the past.[1]
[edit] Flora and fauna
The vegetation is dominated by introduced grasses and bracken with some large, scattered White Gums in the north-west. Recorded breeding seabird species are Little Penguin and Short-tailed Shearwater. European Rabbits have been introduced to the island. The Metallic Skink is present.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ 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: 43°17′24″S 147°08′42″E / 43.29°S 147.145°E
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