The Carbuncle
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Tasmania |
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| Area | 0.0191 km2 (0.0074 sq mi) |
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Australia | |
| Tasmania | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
The Carbuncle is a small island, part of the North Coast Group of islands, lying in southern Bass Strait near Port Sorell in north-west Tasmania, with an area of 1.91 ha. It is part of the Narawntapu National Park.
An early reference in 1859 called it Carbuncle Island.[1]
Fauna
[edit | edit source]Recorded breeding seabird species include little penguin and white-faced storm-petrel.[2]
References
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