Chauve Souris, Praslin

Chauve Souris is an island in Seychelles, lying 400 m northeast of the island of Praslin. Another nearby island - Saint-Pierre Island is located immediately in the north. The island is a granite island covered with tropical forest. Fauna is limited to the likes of skinks, geckos and limited birdlife that chiefly use the island as a roost.

Chauve Souris Island
Nickname: Jeanette Island
Chauve Souris Island
Location of Chauve Souris Island in Seychelles
Geography
LocationSeychelles, Indian Ocean
Coordinates4°18′36.7″S 55°44′44.7″E
ArchipelagoInner Islands, Seychelles
Adjacent toIndian Ocean
Total islands1
Major islands
  • Chauve Souris
Area0.01 km2 (0.0039 sq mi)
Length0.15 km (0.093 mi)
Width0.05 km (0.031 mi)
Coastline0.35 km (0.217 mi)
Highest elevation10 m (30 ft)
Administration
GroupInner Islands
Sub-GroupGranitic Seychelles
Sub-GroupPraslin Islands
DistrictsBaie Sainte Anne
Largest settlementChauve Souris (pop. 2)
Demographics
Population2 (2014)
Pop. density200/km2 (500/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsCreole, French, East Africans, Indians.
Additional information
Time zone
ISO codeSC-07
Official websitewww.seychelles.travel/en/discover/the-islands/

The island is privately owned. Chauve Souris Island has a small resort: Club Vacanze Seychelles. There is also a Chauve Souris island near the western coast of the island of Mahé.

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