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List of languages of the Americas

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Below is a list of ISO 639-3 codes of macrolanguages.

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Code Language Classification Country Distribution Population Status Alternate names Autonym Dialects
bla Blackfoot Algic, Algonquian Canada Alberta province: Blackfoot, Blood, and Piegan reserves 2,820 in Canada (2016 census), decreasing. Few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 15,000. Total users in all countries: 2,920 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Blood, Piikani, Siksika Blackfeet, Niitsipowahsin, Pied Noir Siksiká Pikanii (Peigan, Piegan), Kainai (Blood), Siksika (Siksikaipowahsin).
bla Blackfoot Algic, Algonquian United States Montana: Blackfeet Reservation 100 in United States (2001 I. Goddard), decreasing. Ethnic population: 1,970 (2010 census) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation of Montana Blackfeet, Niitsipowahsin, Siksiká Pikanii (Peigan, Piegan).
chy Cheyenne Algic, Algonquian United States Montana: Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation; central Oklahoma 380 (2018 W. Leman), decreasing. Spoken by 350 in Montana, 30 in Oklahoma (2018 W. Leman). Ethnic population: 4,000 (Golla 2007). In Montana 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Northern Cheyenne Tribe of the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation Tsitsistas Tsėhesenėstsestȯtse
mez Menominee Algic, Algonquian United States Wisconsin: former Menomini Reservation, northeast 60, all users. L1 users: 35 (Golla 2007), decreasing. 65 semispeakers (Golla 2007). L2 users: 25. Ethnic population: 800 (2000 census) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Menomini Mamaceqtaw
mia Miami Algic, Algonquian United States Indiana: north central (Miami dialect); Oklahoma: northeast (Miami and Peoria dialects) No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. The last fluent speaker died in 1989 (Mithun 1999). Ethnic population: 2,000 (1977 SIL) 9 (Reawakening). Language of registered tribe: Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Illinois, Maumee, Miami-Illinois, Myaamia, Twatwa, Twightwee, Wea Miami, Illinois.
sjw Shawnee Algic, Algonquian United States Oklahoma: central and northeast 260 (2015 census), decreasing. Ethnic population: 11,500 (Golla 2007). 2,000 members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe around Shawnee town (more than 100 speakers); 1,500 members of Eastern Shawnee Tribe in Ottawa County (a few elderly speakers). 8,000 members of the Loyal Shawnee in Cherokee region of Oklahoma around Whiteoak (fewer than 12 speakers) (Golla 2007) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe Savannah, Sewanee, Shawano
arp Arapaho Algic, Algonquian, Arapaho United States Wyoming: Wind River Reservation; also associated with Cheyenne [chy] in central Oklahoma 1,070 (2015 census), decreasing. Ethnic population: 5,940 (Golla 2007) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Arapaho Tribe of the Wind River Reservation (Northern Arapaho), Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes (Southern Arapaho), Shoshone Tribe of the Wind River Reservation Arrapahoe Hinónoʼeitíít
ats Gros Ventre Algic, Algonquian, Arapaho United States Montana: Fort Belknap reservation, Milk river No known L1 speakers. Last fluent speaker, Jim White Crow, died in 1981 (Mithun 1999). Less than 10 fully fluent speakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,000 (Golla 2007) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Fort Belknap Indian Community of the Fort Belknap Reservation of Montana A’ananin, Aane, Ahahnelin, Ahe, Ananin, Atsina, Fall Indians, Gros Ventres, White Clay People None known. Intelligible with Arapaho [arp].
atj Atikamekw Algic, Algonquian, Cree-Montagnais Canada Quebec province: between La Tuque and Senneterre, 200–400 km north of Montreal, along the upper reaches of Saint Maurice river, 3 isolated communities on Manuane, Obedjiwan, and Weymontachie reservations 6,160 (2016 census) 5 (Developing). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Atikamekw d’Opitciwan, Conseil des Atikamekw de Wemotaci, Les Atikamekw de Manawan Atihkamekw, Atikamek, Attikamek, Attimewk, Tête de Boule Atikamekw Nonpalatalized r-dialect within Cree-Montagnais-Naskapi language complex or dialect continuum. Very different from Montagnais [moe] and Naskapi [nsk] nearby.
crm Cree, Moose Algic, Algonquian, Cree-Montagnais Canada Southern tip of James Bay, Moosonee, Ontario. Moose Cree, East Cree [crl] and [crj], and Swampy Cree [csw] reside in this community and surrounding area (Moose Factory, Ontario) 3,000 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 5,000 (1982 SIL) 6b* (Threatened). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Brunswick House, Chapleau Cree, Flying Post, Matachewan, Missanabie Cree, Moose Cree, Taykwa Tagamou, Wahgoshig Cri de Moose, West Main Cree, West Shore Cree, York Cree ᐃᓕᓖᒧᐧᐃᓐ‎ (ililîmowin) Nonpalatalized l-dialect within Cree-Montagnais-Naskapi language complex or dialect subgroup. A member of macrolanguage Cree [cre].
crl Cree, Northern East Algic, Algonquian, Cree-Montagnais Canada West central Quebec, east coast of lower Hudson Bay and James Bay; some speakers likely on Nunavut islands in James Bay; Whapmagoostui, Chisasibi, Wemindji, and most in Eastmain communities 320 (2016 census) 5* (Developing). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Cree Nation of Chisasibi, Cree Nation of Wemindji, Première nation de Whapmagoostui Cri du Nord-Est, East Cree, East Main Cree, Eastern James Bay Cree Northern Dialect, James Bay Cree, James Bay Cree Northern Iyiyiw-Ayimiwin, ᐄᔨᔫ ᐊᔨᒨᓐ‎ (Īyiyū Ayimūn) Palatalized y-dialect within Cree-Montagnais-Naskapi language complex or dialect subgroup. Sometimes classified as Montagnais. A member of macrolanguage Cree [cre].
crk Cree, Plains Algic, Algonquian, Cree-Montagnais Canada North central Manitoba, scattered west across Saskatchewan and central Alberta to the foot of the Rocky Mountains; isolated enclave in British Columbia 3,070 in Canada (2016 census). Total users in all countries: 3,170 5 (Developing). Statutory language of provincial identity in NWT (1988, NWT Official Languages Act, Chapter 56 (Supplemented), Section 4), restricted official use. Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Ahtahkakoop, Alexander, Beardy’s and Okemasis, Big Island Lake Cree, Big River, Bigstone Cree, Blueberry River, Canoe Lake Cree, Chiniki, Driftpile Cree, Enoch Cree, Ermineskin Tribe, Flying Dust, Fort Nelson, Frog Lake, George Gordon, James Smith, Kahkewistahaw, Kawacatoose, Kehewin Cree, Little Pine, Little Red River Cree, Loon River Cree, Louis Bull, Lubicon Lake, Lucky Man, Makwa Sahgaiehcan, Mikisew Cree, Ministikwan Lake Cree, Mistawasis Nêhiyawak, Montana, Moosomin, Muskeg Lake Cree, Muskoday, Ochapowace, Okanese, One Arrow, Onion Lake Cree, Pasqua, Paul, Peepeekisis Cree, Pelican Lake, Pheasant Rump Nakota, Piapot, Poundmaker, Red Pheasant, Saddle Lake Cree, Samson, Sapotaweyak Cree, Saulteau, Sawridge, Stoney, Star Blanket Cree, Sturgeon Lake, Sunchild, Sweetgrass, Tallcree Tribal Government, Thunderchild, Waterhen Lake, Wesley, White Bear, Whitefish Lake, Witchekan Lake Cri des plaines, Nehiyaw, Western Cree Nēhiyawēwin, ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐍᐏᐣ‎ (nēhiyawēwin) Plains Cree, Western York Cree, Northern Alberta Cree. Nonpalatalized y-dialect within Cree-Montagnais-Naskapi language complex or dialect subgroup. A member of macrolanguage Cree [cre].
crk Cree, Plains Algic, Algonquian, Cree-Montagnais United States Montana: Rocky Boy Reservation north central 100 in United States (2001 I. Goddard), decreasing. Ethnic population: 1,560 (2000 census). Ethnic population may include Chippewa [ciw] 8a (Moribund) Nēhiyawēwin, Nehiyaw, Western Cree
crj Cree, Southern East Algic, Algonquian, Cree-Montagnais Canada Quebec, southeastward from James Bay, inland to the watershed east of Lake Mistissini. Coastal communities of Waskaganish, some in Eastmain. Inland, in Mistissini, Waswanipi, Nemaska, Ouje-Bougoumo 45 (2016 census) 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Cree Nation of Mistissini, Cree Nation of Nemaska, Eastmain, Oujé-Bougoumou Cree, The Crees of the Waskaganish Cri du Sud-Est, Eastern James Bay Cree Southern Dialect, James Bay Cree Southern Dialect ᐄᓅ ᐊᔨᒨᓐ‎ (Īnū Ayimūn) Palatalized y-dialect within Cree-Montagnais-Naskapi language complex or dialect subgroup. Sometimes classified as Montagnais. A member of macrolanguage Cree [cre].
csw Cree, Swampy Algic, Algonquian, Cree-Montagnais Canada Scattered communities, Ontario, Hudson Bay coast, James Bay northwest coast; inland into Manitoba, then Saskatchewan 2,500 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 2,800 (Golla 2007) 6b* (Threatened). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Albany, Attawapiskat, Chemawawin Cree, Cumberland House Cree, Fisher River, Fort Severn, Fox Lake, Gambler, God’s Lake, Manto Sipi Cree, Marcel Colomb, Mathias Colomb, Misipawistik Cree, Mosakahiken Cree, Norway House Cree, Okanese, Opaskwayak Cree, Peguis, Poplar River, Red Earth, Sapotaweyak Cree, Sawridge, Shamattawa, Shoal Lake Cree, Tataskweyak Cree, War Lake, Weenusk, Wuskwi Sipihk, York Factory Cri des marais, Inilîmowin, Maskekon, Moskégon, Omaškêkowak, Omushkego, West Main Cree, West Shore Cree, York Cree ᓀᐦᐃᓇᐍᐏᐣ‎ (nêhinawêwin) Eastern Swampy Cree, Western Swampy Cree. Both nonpalatalized n-dialect and l-dialect within Cree-Montagnais-Naskapi language complex or dialect subgroup. A member of macrolanguage Cree [cre].
cwd Cree, Woods Algic, Algonquian, Cree-Montagnais Canada Far north Manitoba into Saskatchewan, inland southwest from Churchill 1,840 (2016 census). Ethnic population: 53,000 (1982 SIL) 6b* (Threatened). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Barren Lands, Beaver Lake Cree, Bunibonibee Cree, Chemawawin Cree, Cross Lake Band of Indians, Duncan’s, Fort McKay, Fort McMurray, Lac La Ronge, Montreal Lake, Nisichawayasihk Cree, O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree, Peerless Trout, Peter Ballantyne Cree, Red Earth, Shoal Lake Cree, Sturgeon Lake Cree, Sucker Creek, Swan River, Woodland Cree Cri des bois Nīhithawīwin, ᓀᐦᐃᖬᐍᐏᐣ‎ (nīhithawīwin) Nonpalatalized th-dialect within Cree-Montagnais-Naskapi language complex or dialect subgroup. A member of macrolanguage Cree [cre].
moe Montagnais Algic, Algonquian, Cree-Montagnais Canada Newfoundland and Labrador, and Quebec provinces; Lake Saint John east along Saguenay Valley to north shore Saint Lawrence River, Gulf of Saint Lawrence east to St. Augustin, north to height of land at Schefferville and inland Labrador, Goose Bay and Lake Melville, 11 communities 10,200 (2016 census) 6b (Threatened). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Bande des Innus de Pessamit, Innu Takuaikan Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam, Innue Essipit, Innu Matimekush-Lac John, Les Innus de Ekuanitshit, Montagnais de Pakua Shipi, Montagnais de Unamen Shipu, Montagnais du Lac St-Jean, Mushuau Innu, Innus de Nutashkuan, Sheshatshiu Innu Innu, Innu Aionun, Montagnais Innu Innu Aimun Western Montagnais, Eastern Montagnais. Palatalized l-dialect and palatalized n-dialect within Cree-Montagnais-Naskapi language complex or dialect subgroup. There are possibly 3 dialects based on the shifting of Proto-Algonquian *l within Western Montagnais to ‘n’. 2 Western Montagnais communities (Mashteuiatsh, Betsiamites) use ‘l’, as the reflex of Proto-Algonquian *l, and the other Western Montagnais (Uashat-Maliotenam, Matimekosh) use ‘n’. Uashat-Maliotenam and Matimekosh could be classified as Central Montagnais. All Eastern Montagnais speakers use ‘n’.
nsk Naskapi Algic, Algonquian, Cree-Montagnais Canada Newfoundland and Labrador provinces: Natuashish on the mainland, an isolated community in Labrador (Eastern Naskapi dialect); Quebec province: Kawawachikamach about 10 km northeast of Schefferville at watershed (Western Naskapi dialect) 1,210 (2016 census). Ethnic population: 1,300 (2017 N. Jancewicz). 900 Western Naskapi, 400 Eastern Naskapi 4 (Educational). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach Innu Aimun, Iyuw Imuun, Naaskaapii iyuw iyimuuun, Naskapi Innu Naskapi, ᐃᔪᐤ ᐃᔨᒧᐅᓐ‎ (Iyuw Iyimuuun), ᓇᔅᑲᐱ‎ (Naskapi) Western Naskapi (Kawawachikamach), Eastern Naskapi (Mushua Innu, Natuashish).
xpq Mohegan-Pequot Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian United States Connecticut; New York. Eastern Connecticut (Mohegan and Pequot dialects); eastern Long Island, New York (Montauk dialect) No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Fidelia Fielding, died in 1908 (Mithun 1999). Ethnic population: 1,400 ethnic population of Mohegan-Pequot and Narragansett [xnt] (1977 SIL) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, Shinnecock Indian Nation Mohegan, Pequot, Montauk. Reportedly similar to Wampanoag [wam].
xnt Narragansett Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian United States Connecticut; Rhode Island No known L1 speakers. The last L1 speakers probably died by the 1850s; some rememberers survived into the 1880s (Wojciechowski 1999). Ethnic population: 1,400 ethnic population of Narragansett and Mohegan-Pequot [xpq] (1977 SIL) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Narragansett Indian Tribe
pqm Malecite-Passamaquoddy Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian Canada New Brunswick province: Saint John river villages 310 in Canada (2016 census). Ethnic population: 3,000 (1998 SIL). Total users in all countries: 410 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Kingsclear, Madawaska Maliseet, Oromocto, Malecite de Viger, Saint Mary’s, Tobique, Woodstock Maliseet-Passamaquoddy Malecite (Maliseet, Wolastoqiyik), Passamaquoddy.
pqm Malecite-Passamaquoddy Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian United States Maine: Indian Township and Pleasant Point 100 in United States (Golla 2007), decreasing. 850 Passamaquoddy (2015 census). Ethnic population: 2,500 (1997 K. Teeter) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, Passamaquoddy Tribe Maliseet-Passamaquoddy Malecite (Maliseet), Passamaquoddy.
mic Mi’kmaq Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian Canada New Brunswick province: Big Cove, Burnt Church, Eel Ground, Eel River Bar, Fort Folly, Indian Island, Pabino Falls, and Red Bank; Newfoundland and Labrador province: Newfoundland Island, 1 settlement south of Millertown; Nova Scotia: Afton, Bear River, Shubenagadie, Pictou, Truro, and Yarmouth, on Cape Breton Island: Chapel Island, Eskasoni, Memberto, Waikoqomaq, and Wakmatkuq; Prince Edward Island province; Quebec province: Gesgapeqiaq, Gespe’q, and Listuguj on east Gaspé peninsula 6,690 in Canada (2016 census), decreasing. No monolinguals. Ethnic population: 14,200 (1998 SIL). 1,500 are in mainland Nova Scotia, 4,000 on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, 800 on Prince Edward Island and Lennox Island, 4,550 on the east coast of New Brunswick, 3,150 on the Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, 200 in Newfoundland. Total users in all countries: 6,900 6b (Threatened). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Abegweit, Acadia, Annapolis Valley, Bear River, Buctouche MicMac, Eel Ground, Eel River Bar, Elsipogtog, Esgenoopetitj, Eskasoni, Fort Folly, Glooscap, Indian Island, Micmac de Gespeg, Lennox Island, Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government, Membertou, Metepenagiag Mi’kmaq, Miawpukek, Micmacs of Gesgapegiag, Millbrook, Pabineau, Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw, Pictou Landing, Potlotek, Qalipu Mi’kmaq, Sipekne’katik, Wagmatcook, We’koqma’q Mi’gmaq, Mi’gmaw, Mi’gmawi’simg, Micmac, Miigmao, Restigouche L’nui’simk, Míkmawísimk Northern Micmac, Southern Micmac. Generally dialects are intelligible, but there are lexical, inflectional, word order, and spelling differences.
mic Mi’kmaq Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian United States Maine : north near Fort Fairfield; Massachusetts: Boston; scattered elsewhere 210 in United States (2015 census). 8,150 L1 speakers in Canada and the United States(Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 6,800 (Golla 2007) 6b* (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Aroostook Band of Micmac Indians Mi’gmaw, Mi’kmaw, Micmac, Miigmao, Restigouche
pim Powhatan Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian United States Virginia: Tidewater No known L1 speakers. The last speaker had either died or shifted to English by 1800 (Pereltsvaig 2017). Ethnic population: 3,000 (1977 SIL) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Pamunkey Indian Tribe Virginia Algonkian, Virginia Algonquian
wam Wampanoag Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian United States Massachusetts: southeast No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. Last known speaker died at the end of the 19th century (Mithun 1999). Ethnic population: 4,000 (2006) 9 (Reawakening). Language of registered tribe: Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) of Massachusetts Massachusett, Massachusetts, Natick Wôpanâak
aaq Abenaki, Eastern Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian, Abenaki United States Maine: Androscoggin-Kennebec and Penobscot valleys No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Madeline Tower Shay, died in 1993 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 90 (2000 census). Total Abenaki in the United States 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Penobscot Nation Abenaki, Alnombak, Alnôbak, Eastern Abnaki, Wawenock Penobscot (Penawahpskewi), Caniba.
abe Abenaki, Western Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian, Abenaki Canada Quebec province: Odanak Reserve on Saint Francois river 10 in Canada (Golla 2007). Total users in all countries: 14 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Odanak, Première Nation des Abénakis de Wôlinak Abenaki, Abenaqui, Alnombak, Saint Francis, Western Abnaki Alnôbak
abe Abenaki, Western Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian, Abenaki United States Vermont: north end of Lake Champlain 4 in United States (2012 D. Stevens) 8b (Nearly extinct) Alnombak, Alnôbak
umu Munsee Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian, Delaware Canada Ontario province: Moraviantown Reserve 4 in Canada (2009). Ethnic population: 400 (Kinkade 1991) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Delaware, Moravian of the Thames, Munsee-Delaware, Six Nations of the Grand River Delaware, Ontario Delaware None known. Reportedly similar to Unami [unm] in the United States. A member of macrolanguage Delaware [del].
umu Munsee Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian, Delaware United States Scattered No known L1 speakers in United States 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Delaware Nation, Stockbridge Munsee Community Delaware, Munsee Delaware, Stockbridge-Munsee None known. Similar to Unami [unm].
unm Unami Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian, Delaware United States Oklahoma: Andarko, Bartlesville No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. The last known speaker, Edward Thompson, died in 2002. Ethnic population: 11,000 (2015) 9 (Reawakening). Language of registered tribe: Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians Delaware, Lenape, Lenni-Lenape Northern Unami, Southern Unami, Unalachtigo. A member of macrolanguage Delaware [del].
nnt Nanticoke Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian, Nanticoke-Conoy United States Delaware: south; Maryland: east No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Lydia Clark, died in the 1840s. Ethnic population: 400 (1977 SIL) 9 (Dormant)
psy Piscataway Algic, Algonquian, Eastern Algonquian, Nanticoke-Conoy United States Maryland No known L1 speakers. The last speakers probably died or shifted to other languages by the late 18th century (Mackie 2006) 10 (Extinct) Conoy
sac Meskwaki Algic, Algonquian, Fox United States Iowa: Tama. Kansas and Nebraska: eastern border area (Mesquakie dialect): Oklahoma: central (Mesquakie dialect); Fox and Sac Reservation (Fox and Sac dialects) 250 (Golla 2007). 200 Mesquakie in Iowa, more than 50 Sac and Fox in central Oklahoma, a few Nemaha Sauks on the Kansas-Nebraska border (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 760 Fox 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Sac & Fox Nation, Sac & Fox Nation of Missouri (Kansas and Nebraska), Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa Mesquakie, Sac and Fox, Sauk-Fox Fox, Sac (Sauk), Mesquakie. Kansas and Oklahoma groups closely related to Kickapoo [kic] of Oklahoma and Mexico.
kic Kickapoo Algic, Algonquian, Fox Mexico Coahuila de Zaragoza state: Nacimiento de Kikapú, 40 km northeast of Muzquiz 450 in Mexico (2011 UNSD) 6b (Threatened) Kicapoux, Kicapus, Kikabeeux, Kikapaux, Kikapú, Quicapause
kic Kickapoo Algic, Algonquian, Fox United States Kansas: Horton northeast; Oklahoma: Jones and McCloud; Texas: Nuevo Nacimiento 400 in United States (Golla 2007), decreasing. 6 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 820 (2000 census). Total users in all countries: 850 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, Kickapoo Tribe of Indians of the Kickapoo Reservation in Kansas, Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Kikapoo, Kikapú None known. Possibly intelligible with Meskwaki [sac].
alq Algonquin Algic, Algonquian, Ojibwa-Potawatomi Canada Quebec province: northwest of Ottawa, and Maniwaki; Ontario province: Golden Lake 1,760 (2011 census), decreasing. 180 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 5,000 (1987 SIL) 6b (Threatened). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Algonquins of Barriere Lake, Algonquins of Pikwakanagan, Anishnaabeg of Naongashiing, Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, Communauté anicinape de Kitcisakik, Conseil de la Première Nation Abitibiwinni, Dokis, Kebaowek, Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, Long Point, Nation Anishnabe du Lac Simon, Nipissing, Timiskaming, Wahgoshig, Wolf Lake Algonkin Anicinàbemowin Northern Algonquin, Southern Algonquin (Anishinaabemowin, Anishinàbemiwin, Nipissing). Northern Algonquin and Southern Algonquin varieties very different.
ciw Chippewa Algic, Algonquian, Ojibwa-Potawatomi United States Michigan; Minnesota; North Dakota; Wisconsin 5,000. Ethnic population: 104,000 (1990 census) 7 (Shifting). Language of registered tribe: Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians of the Bad River Reservation, Bay Mills Indian Community, Chippewa-Cree Indians of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin, Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of the Lac du Flambeau Reservation of Wisconsin, Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan, Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan, Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin, Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Michigan, Sokaogon Chippewa Community, St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota Minnesota Ojibwe, Ojibway, Ojibwe, Southwestern Ojibwa Anishinaabemowin Upper Michigan-Wisconsin Chippewa, Central Minnesota Chippewa, Red Lake Chippewa, Minnesota Border Chippewa. Turtle Mountain in North Dakota shares features with Central Minnesota. Red Lake includes Northwest Angle on shore of Lake of the Woods. Nett Lake on the Minnesota border is closely related to Lac la Croix (Rainy River Ojibwa of Northwestern Ojibwa [ojb]) in Ontario. A member of macrolanguage Ojibwa [oji].
ojc Ojibwa, Central Algic, Algonquian, Ojibwa-Potawatomi Canada Ontario province: Lake Nipigon west to Lake Nipissing east 8,000 (2007 SIL). All Ojibwa varieties in Canada: 17,900 (2016 census) 6b* (Threatened). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek, Batchewana, Biigtigong Nishnaabeg, Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek, Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek, Brunswick House, Chapleau Ojibway, Flying Post, Garden River, Ginoogaming, Gull Bay, Long Lake, Magnetawan, Matachewan, Michipicoten, Nipissing, Pays Plat, Pic Mobert, Red Rock, Serpent River, Shawanaga, Temagami, Thessalon, Wahnapitae Central Ojibwe, Ojibway, Ojibwe An area of transitional dialects. A member of macrolanguage Ojibwa [oji].
ojg Ojibwa, Eastern Algic, Algonquian, Ojibwa-Potawatomi Canada Ontario province: north of Lake Ontario and east of Georgian Bay. East of north-south line through Bruce Peninsula base (Rhodes 1976) 25,900 (1998 census) 6b* (Threatened). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Alderville, Chippewas of Georgina Island, Chippewas of Rama, Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Magnetawan, Mississauga, Mississaugas of Scugog Island, Mississaugas of the Credit, Shawanaga, Wasauksing Ojibway, Ojibwe Jibwemwin, Nishnaabemwin A member of macrolanguage Ojibwa [oji].
ojb Ojibwa, Northwestern Algic, Algonquian, Ojibwa-Potawatomi Canada Manitoba and Ontario provinces 20,000 (2000 UBS) 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum, Aundeck-Omni-Kaning, Berens River, Big Grassy, Fort William, God’s Lake, Iskatewizaagegan, Lac Des Mille Lacs, Lac La Croix, Lac Seul, Little Grand Rapids, Martin Falls, Mitaanjigamiing, Naicatchewenin, Naotkamegwanning, Nigigoonsiminikaaning, Northwest Angle, Obashkaandagaang, Ochiichagwe’babigo’ining, Ojibways of Onigaming, Pauingassi, Pikangikum, Pinaymootang, Poplar Hill, Poplar River, Rainy River, Seine River, Shoal Lake, Wabaseemoong, Wabauskang, Wabigoon Lake Ojibway, Weenusk, Whitesand Northern Ojibwa, Ojibway, Ojibwe Nakawēmowin Berens River Ojibwa (Saulteaux), Lac Seul Ojibwa, Albany River Ojibwa, Lake of the Woods Ojibwa, Rainy River Ojibwa. A member of macrolanguage Ojibwa [oji].
ojs Ojibwa, Severn Algic, Algonquian, Ojibwa-Potawatomi Canada Manitoba and Ontario provinces 12,900 (2016 census) 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Albany, Animakee Wa Zhing, Aroland, Bearskin Lake, Brunswick House, Cat Lake, Constance Lake, Day Star, Deer Lake, Eabametoong, Flying Post, Garden Hill, Kasabonika Lake, Kee-Way-Win, Kingfisher, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, Lac Seul, Little Black Bear, Mattagami, McDowell Lake, Mishkeegogamang, Muskrat Dam Lake, Neskantaga, Nibinamik, North Caribou Lake, North Spirit Lake, Ojibway Nation of Saugeen, Red Sucker Lake, Sachigo Lake, Sandy Lake, Slate Falls, St. Theresa Point, Wapekeka, Wasagamack, Wawakapewin, Webequie, Weenusk, Wunnumin Anishinaabemowin, Cree, Northern Ojibwa, Oji-Cree, Ojibway, Ojibwe, Ojicree ᐊᓂᐦᔑᓂᓃᒧᐏᐣ‎ (Anishininiimowin) Winisk River Ojibwa, Severn River Ojibwa. A member of macrolanguage Ojibwa [oji].
ojw Ojibwa, Western Algic, Algonquian, Ojibwa-Potawatomi Canada Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan provinces; west from Lake Winnipeg 10,000 (2002 W. Poser). Ethnic population: 60,000 (1997 SIL) 6b (Threatened). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Aamjiwnaang, Black River, Bloodvein, Brokenhead Ojibway, Buffalo Point, Cote, Couchiching, Cowessess, Dauphin River, Day Star, Eagle Lake, Ebb and Flow, Fishing Lake, Fort Alexander, George Gordon, Heart Lake, Henvey Inlet, Hollow Water, Kapawe’no, Keeseekoose, Keeseekoowenin, Kinistin Saulteaux, Kinonjeoshtegon, Lake Manitoba, Lake St. Martin, Little Saskatchewan, Long Plain, Muscowpetung, Muskoday, Muskowekwan, Nekaneet, O’Chiese, O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi, Okanese, Pasqua, Peguis, Pheasant Rump Nakota, Pine Creek, Poplar River, Rolling River, Roseau River Anishinabe, Sakimay, Sandy Bay, Sapotaweyak Cree, Saulteau, Saulteaux, Sawridge, Skownan, Sturgeon Lake, The Key, Tootinaowaziibeeng, War Lake, Waywayseecappo, White Bear, Yellow Quill Nahkawēwin, Ojibway, Ojibwe, Plains Ojibway, Plains Ojibwe, Saulteau, Saulteaux, Saulteaux Ojibwe, Western Ojibwe Anishnaubemowin, Nakawēmowin A member of macrolanguage Ojibwa [oji].
otw Ottawa Algic, Algonquian, Ojibwa-Potawatomi Canada Ontario province: Lake Huron area islands, Manitoulin Island; Walople Island Reserve. West of a north south line through Bruce Peninsula (Rhodes 1976) 150 in Canada (2016 census). Nishnaabemwin is an emergent language, fusion of Ottawa and Eastern Ojibwa [ojg], having a couple thousand speakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 60,000. Total users in all countries: 7,360 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, Aundeck-Omni-Kaning, Beausoleil, Caldwell, Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point, Chippewas of Nawash, Chippewas of the Thames, M’Chigeeng, Mattagami, Nipissing, Sagamok Anishnawbek, Saugeen, Shawanaga, Sheguiandah, Sheshegwaning, Walpole Island, Wasauksing, Whitefish River, Wikwemikong, Zhiibaahaasing Odawa, Ojibway, Ojibwe Daawaamwin, Nishnaabemwin A member of macrolanguage Ojibwa [oji].
otw Ottawa Algic, Algonquian, Ojibwa-Potawatomi United States Michigan: near Sault Sainte Marie and elsewhere 7,210 in United States (2010 census). 310 Ottawa, 6,900 Ojibwa. 10 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 8,910 (2000 census). 560 Ottawa, 8,350 Ojibwa 7 (Shifting). Language of registered tribe: Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan Chippewa, Daawaamwin, Eastern Ojibwa, Nishnaabemwin, Odawa, Ojibwe
pot Potawatomi Algic, Algonquian, Ojibwa-Potawatomi Canada Ontario province: Walpole Island Reserve No known L1 speakers in Canada 9 (Dormant). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Aundeck-Omni-Kaning, Beausoleil, Caldwell, M’Chigeeng, Moose Deer Point, Sagamok Anishnawbek, Saugeen, Shawanaga, Walpole Island, Wasauksing, Wikwemikong Neshnabémwen, Pottawottomi
pot Potawatomi Algic, Algonquian, Ojibwa-Potawatomi United States Kansas; Michigan: southwest and north; Wisconsin: north; Oklahoma: central 21 in United States, all users. L1 users: 10 in United States (2018 J. Neeley), increasing. 8 speakers in Wisconsin and 2 speakers in Kansas (2018 J. Neeley). L2 users: 11 (2018 J. Neeley). Ethnic population: 25,000 (1997 L. Buszard-Welcher). Total users in all countries: 21 (as L1: 10; as L2: 11) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Forest County Potawatomi Community, Hannahville Indian Community, Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan, Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians (Michigan and Indiana), Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Nishnabek, Pottawotomi Bode’wadmi
lmz Lumbee Algic, Algonquian, Unclassified United States Maryland; North Carolina: south; South Carolina Unattested Croatan
wiy Wiyot Algic, Ritwan United States California: northwest No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Della Prince, died in 1962 (Mithun 1999). Ethnic population: 450 (2000 A. Yamamoto) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria, Blue Lake Rancheria, Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria, Wiyot Tribe
yur Yurok Algic, Ritwan United States California: northwest No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Archie Thompson, died in 2013 (2013 L. Romney). A few dozen semispeakers and passive speakers, middle-aged or older (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 4,000 (Golla 2007) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Big Lagoon Rancheria, Blue Lake Rancheria, Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria, Elk Valley Rancheria, Resighini Rancheria, Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, Yurok Tribe of the Yurok Reservation
cul Culina Arauan Peru Ucayali region: near Brazil border, upper Purus and Santa Rosa rivers 420 in Peru (2007 census), increasing. Primarily monolingual. Ethnic population: 420 5 (Developing) Kollina, Kulina, Kulino, Kulyna, Kurina, Madiha, Madihá, Madija
dny Dení Arauan Brazil Amazonas state: Terra Indigena Camadeni and Terra Indigena Deni, between Purus and Juruá rivers, Upper Cunhua and Xiruã rivers 740 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 880 (2006 FUNASA) 5* (Developing) Dani Madiha Inauini. Reportedly similar to Kulina [cul].
cul Kulina Arauan Brazil Acre and Amazonas states: Juruá and Purus rivers 3,000 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 3,500 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 3,420 6b* (Threatened) Corina, Culina, Kulyna, Kulína, Madihá, Madija Madiha Minor changes from Peruvian dialect.
pad Paumarí Arauan Brazil Amazonas state: Purus river. 3 villages 290 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 890 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) Palmari, Purupurú Paumarm (Pammari), Kurukuru (Curucuru), Uaiai. 3 inherently intelligible dialects.
swx Suruahá Arauan Brazil Amazonas state: Juruá, Jutaí and Purus rivers area 140 (Moore 2006). 140 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 140 (Crevels 2007) 6a (Vigorous) Indios do Coxodoá, Sorowaha, Suruwahá, Zuruahã
jaa Jamamadí Arauan, Jamamadi Brazil Amazonas state: Jaruara; Lábrea municipality, 7 villages; Banawá river area; others scattered 1,080 (Crevels 2012). 100 Banawá Yafí, 800 Jamamadí, 180 Jaruára (Crevels 2012). Banawa Yafi (Kitiya) mostly monolingual; 160 ethnic Jarawara, also mostly monolingual (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 1,160 (Crevels 2012). 100 Banawá Yafí, 880 Jamamadí, 180 Jaruára (Crevels 2012) 4 (Educational) Canamanti, Kanamanti, Kapaná, Madi, Yamadi, Yamamadí, Yamamandi Bom Futuro, Jurua, Pauini, Mamoria (Mamori), Cuchudua (Maima), Tukurina, Jarawara (Jaruára, Yarawara), Banawá Yafí (Banauá, Banavá, Banawá, Jafí, Kitiya). Other groups called, Jamamadí, are reportedly more similar to Kulina [cul] or Dení [dny]. Tukurina dialect may be a separate language.
ayr Aymara, Central Aymaran, Aymara Bolivia La Paz, Oruro, and Potosí departments: west of eastern Andes 998,000 in Bolivia (2014 UNSD). Total users in all countries: 1,464,100 6b (Threatened) Aimara, Aymar aru Aymar Chilean Aymara is very similar to La Paz, Bolivia dialect. A member of macrolanguage Aymara [aym].
ayr Aymara, Central Aymaran, Aymara Chile Antofagasta, Arica and Parinacota, and Tarapacá regions: Iquique area, extreme north mountains 19,000 in Chile (Fabre 2007). Ethnic population: 48,500 (2002). About half have some knowledge of the language (Crevels 2007) 6b* (Threatened). Recognized language (1993, Indigenous Peoples Law (No. 19.253)), Bilingual education programs in highland areas Aimara
ayr Aymara, Central Aymaran, Aymara Peru Moquegua, Puno, and Tacna regions: Lake Titicaca area 443,000 in Peru (2007 census). Ethnic population: 443,000 (2007 census) 5 (Developing). Recognized language (1993, Constitution, Article 48) Aimara, Aymara Lupaca is the main literary dialect.
ayc Aymara, Southern Aymaran, Aymara Peru Moquegua, Puno, and Tacna regions: Lake Titicaca toward the ocean 213,000 (2011 J. Leclerc) 6a* (Vigorous). Recognized language (1993, Constitution, Article 48) Aymar, Aymar aru Important verb forms and vocabulary differences from Central Aymara [ayr]. Dialect intelligibility needs investigation in Tacna and Moquegua (Landerman 1982). A member of macrolanguage Aymara [aym].
jqr Jaqaru Aymaran, Tupe Peru Lima region: Yauyos province, Cachuy and Tupe villages; into Ica region 740 (Crevels 2012). 730 Jaqaru and 9 Cauqui (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,000 (2000 W. Adelaar) 7 (Shifting) Aru, Haq’aru, Haqaru, Haqearu Cauqui (Cachuy, Kawki). Lexical similarity: 73% with Aymara [ayr], 79% with Cauqui dialect and Aymara.
kwi Awa-Cuaiquer Barbacoan, Northern Colombia Nariño department: Barbacoas area; Cuaiquer del Alto Albí, Cuambíyaslambi, Cumbal, Mallama, and Ricaurte reservations; Pacific slopes of Andes 12,000 in Colombia (Civallero 2008), decreasing. No monolinguals. Ethnic population: 15,400 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 14,100 6b* (Threatened) Awa, Awa Pit, Coaiquer, Cuaiquer, Kwaiker, Quaiquer, auapit, Înkal Awa Awapit None known. Distantly related to Chachi [cbi] and Colorado [cof].
kwi Awa-Cuaiquer Barbacoan, Northern Ecuador Carchi and Esmeraldas provinces: extreme north, Andes west slopes, Colombia-Ecuador border, Mira river area 2,100 in Ecuador (Crevels 2012), decreasing. 1,000 monolinguals. Most monolinguals are women or children under age 16. Ethnic population: 3,130 (2012 UNSD) 6b (Threatened) Awa, Awa Pit, Awapit, Cuaiquer, Înkal Awa
bpb Barbacoas Barbacoan, Northern Colombia Nariño department: Barbacoas coastal town area Unattested Barbácoa, Colima, Pasto
cof Colorado Barbacoan, Southern Ecuador Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas province: provincial capital area 1,870 (Crevels 2012). Some monolingual in remote communities. Ethnic population: 2,840 (2012 UNSD) 6b (Threatened) Tsachela, Tsachila, Tsafiki, Tsafiqui None known. Reportedly lexically similar to Chachi [cbi] and Awa-Cuaiquer [kwi], but major differences between the languages in phonology, syntax and grammatical structure (2011 W. Largo).
cbi Chachi Barbacoan, Southern Ecuador Esmeraldas province: Cayapas river and tributaries (Canandé, Cojimíes, Onzole, Sucio, and others), north coastal jungle 5,870 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 9,390 (2012 UNSD) 6b* (Threatened) Cayapa, Cha’ Palaachi, Cha’palaachi, Kayapa Cha’Palaa
bor Borôro Bororoan Bolivia Santa Cruz department: Ángel Sandoval province 2 in Bolivia (2004 S. Anonby), decreasing 8b (Nearly extinct) Boe, Boe Wadáru
bor Borôro Bororoan Brazil Mato Grosso state: Meruri, Sangradouro, Perigera 1,390 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,390 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 1,392 6b (Threatened) Boe, Eastern Bororo Boe Wadáru
otu Otuke Bororoan Brazil Mato Grosso state No known L1 speakers. Survived into the 1920s 10 (Extinct) Loushiru, Louxiru, Louxiur, Otuké, Otuque, Otuqui, Otuqué Related dialects or languages: Covareca, Curuminaca, Coraveca (Curave), Curucaneca, and Tapii; all extinct.
umo Umotína Bororoan Brazil Mato Grosso state: along the Paraguay River No known L1 speakers (Crevels 2012). The last speaker, Julá Paré, died in 2004 (2011 E. Vital). Ethnic population: 450 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Barbados, Omotina, Umutina
kqq Krenak Botocudoan Brazil Minas Gerais state: between Conselheiro Pena and Resplendor towns; São Paulo state: small enclave; Doce river east bank 10 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 200 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) Aimorés, Borun, Botocudo, Botocudos, Crenac, Crenaque, Krenac, Krenak-Nakrehé, Nakrehé
cad Caddo Caddoan United States Oklahoma: Caddo county 25 (Golla 2007). No monolinguals (2000 B. Levy). Ethnic population: 45 (2000 census) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Caddoe, Hasí:nay, Hatsinai, Kado, Kadohadacho None known. Related to Pawnee [paw], Kitsai [kii] and Wichita [wic].
wic Wichita Caddoan, Northern Caddoan United States Oklahoma: Caddo county, Anadarko No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Doris Jean Lamar-McLemore, died in 2016 (2016 R. Poolaw). Ethnic population: 2,100 (Golla 2007) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Wichita and Affiliated Tribes (Wichita; Keechi; Waco; Tawakonie) Waco, Tawakoni. Reportedly similar to Kitsai [kii] and Pawnee [paw].
kii Kitsai Caddoan, Northern Caddoan, Kitsai-Proto-Pawnee United States Oklahoma: Caddo county, among Caddo [cad] language speakers No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in 1940 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 2,000 (1997 S. DeLancey) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Wichita and Affiliated Tribes (Wichita; Keechi; Waco; Tawakonie) Kichai None known. Reportedly more similar to Pawnee [paw] than to Wichita [wic].
paw Pawnee Caddoan, Northern Caddoan, Kitsai-Proto-Pawnee, Proto-Pawnee United States Oklahoma: north central 10 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 2,500 (Golla 2007) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma South Band, Skiri (Skidi). Reportedly similar to Arikara [ari], but not inherently intelligible with it. Kitsai [kii] is somewhat similar to Wichita [wic], but reportedly more similar to Pawnee.
ari Arikara Caddoan, Northern Caddoan, Kitsai-Proto-Pawnee, Proto-Pawnee United States North Dakota: Fort Berthold Reservation, mostly Parshall and White Shield 10 (Golla 2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 94 (2000 census) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation Arikaree, Arikari, Arikaris, Ree, Ris, Sáhniš
jeb Jebero Cahuapanan Peru Loreto region: Alto Amazonas province, Jeberos district, between Marañon and Huallaga rivers 30 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,500 (2000 W. Adelaar) 7 (Shifting) Chebero, Shiwilu, Xebero, Xihuila
cbt Shawi Cahuapanan Peru Loreto and San Martin regions: Cahuapanas, Paranapura, Shanusi, and Sillay rivers 14,000 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 21,400 (Crevels 2012) 5 (Developing) Balsapuertino, Cahuapa, Cahuapana, Campo Piyapi, Chahui, Chawi, Chayabita, Chayahuita, Chayawita, Chayhuita, Paranapura, Shayabit, Tsaawí, Tshaahui Shahui Chayahuita, Cahuapana. Not intelligible with Jebero [jeb].
car Carib Cariban French Guiana Northwest coast, along lower Mana and Maroni rivers east of Maroni river mouth, Iracoubo and Organabo areas between Kourou and Mana 2,400 in French Guiana (Crevels 2012). No monolinguals. Ethnic population: 4,000 (Crevels 2012) 6b (Threatened) Caribe, Cariña, Galibi, Kalihna, Kalin’a, Kalinya, Kari’na, Kari’na auran, Kari’ña Tyrewuju (Eastern Carib).
car Carib Cariban Guyana Barima-Waini and Pomeroon-Supenaam regions: Northwest, coastal river heads and coastal lowland forests 480 in Guyana (1991). Ethnic population: 3,000 (2000 J. Forte). The ethnic group represents 6% of the Amerindians in Guyana 6b* (Threatened) Caribe, Cariña, Galibi, Kalihna, Kalinya, Kari’nja, Kari’nya, Kari’ña, Kariña, Karìna, Karìna auran Murato (Myrato, Western Carib), Aretyry.
car Carib Cariban Suriname Coronie district: Welgelegen commune; Marowijne district: Albina and Galibi communes; Para district: Bigi Poika commune; Saramacca district: Calcutta commune; Sipaliwini district: Boven Coppename commune 1,200 in Suriname (Carlin 2001). Ethnic population: 3,000 (Crevels 2012) 6b (Threatened) Caribe, Cariña, Galibí, Kali’na, Kalihna, Kalinya, Kara’ibs, Kari’na, Kari’na auran, Kari’nja, Kari’nya, Kari’ña, Karìna, Maraworno Murato (Myrato, Western Carib), Tyrewuju (Eastern Carib), Aretyry.
car Carib Cariban Venezuela Anzoátegui, Bolívar, and Monagas states: Orinoco river mouth area; Guyana border; some in Delta Amacuro state 4,450 in Venezuela (2001 census). Ethnic population: 11,200 (Crevels 2007). Total users in all countries: 8,558 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) Caribe, Cariña, Galibi, Kalihna, Kalinya, Kari’nja, Kari’ña, Kariña Karìna auran Tabajari, Murato (Myrato, Western Carib). Eastern dialect primarily in eastern Suriname and in French Guiana and Brazil; western dialect in central and western areas of Suriname and in Guyana and Venezuela.
car Galibi Cariban Brazil Amapá state: Terra Indigena Galibi, São José dos Galibi village on Oiapoque river right bank, south of Saint Georges, between Morcego and Taparabu streams 28 in Brazil (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 66 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) Carib, Caribe, Cariña, Kalihna, Kalinya, Kari’na auran, Kari’ña, Maraworno, Marworno Tyrewuju (Eastern Carib).
apy Apalaí Cariban, Central Brazil Pará state: Paru Leste river; some on Jarí and Citare rivers, 20 villages; a few in Amapá state 450 (1993 SIL). 100 monolinguals 5* (Developing) Apalay, Aparaí, Arakwayu
ciy Chaima Cariban, Central, Cumaná Venezuela Monagas state: south of Maturin; northeast border with Anzoátegui state; possibly also Sucre state 63 (2011 census). Ethnic population: 4,080 (Crevels 2012) 8b (Nearly extinct) Chayma, Guaga-Tagare, Sayma, Warapiche
cuo Cumanagoto Cariban, Central, Cumaná Venezuela Sucre state: east coastal region No known L1 speakers (Campbell 1997). Probably extinct by late 20th century. Ethnic population: 550 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Cumanagota, Cumanogota, Cumaná, Kumanagoto, Kumaná
mch Maquiritari Cariban, Central, Makiritare Brazil Roraima state: near Venezuela border, Terra Indígena Yanomami 430 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 430 (Crevels 2012) 6a (Vigorous) Maiongong, Makiritare, Maquiritai, Maquiritare, Mayongong, Pawana, So’to, Ye’kuana, Yecuana, Yekuána, Yekwana Cunuana, De’cuana (Wainungomo), Ihuruana, Maitsi, Mayongong (Ye’cuana, Yekuana).
mch Maquiritari Cariban, Central, Makiritare Venezuela Bolívar and Amazonas states: Brazilian border area on upper Auaris, Caura, Cuntinamo, Cunucunuma, Erebato, Matacuni, Padamo, mid-Paragua, and upper Ventuari rivers 6,200 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 6,520 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 6,630 6a* (Vigorous). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) Cunuana, De’cuana, De’kwana, De’kwana Carib, Maiongong, Maquiritai, Maquiritare, Pawana, Soto, Ye’cuana, Ye’kwana, Yekuana Ye’kuana
pev Pémono Cariban, Central, Mapoyo-Yavarana Venezuela Amazonas state: Upper Majagua village, with Yabarana [yar] speakers No known L1 speakers. Last speaker likely died in the mid-2000s (2000 M. Muller) 10 (Extinct) None known. Reportedly similar to Mapoyo [mcg] and Yabarana [yar].
tmz Tamanaku Cariban, Central, Mapoyo-Yavarana Venezuela Amazonas state: north, near Mapoyo [mcg] and Yabarana [yar] language areas No known L1 speakers. Probably extinct by the 20th century 10 (Extinct) Tamanaco, Tamañkú None known. Reportedly similar to Eñepa [pbh].
yar Yabarana Cariban, Central, Mapoyo-Yavarana Venezuela Amazonas state: Manapiare river basin, above San Juan de Manapiare 150 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 320 (Crevels 2007) 8a (Moribund) Yauarana, Yavarana, Yawarana Curasicana (Orechicano), Wokiare (Guaiquiare, Guayqueri, Uaiquiare). Reportedly similar to Mapoyo [mcg] and Pémono [pev].
mcg Mapoyo Cariban, Central, Mapoyo-Yavarana Venezuela Amazonas state: confluence of Orinoco and Toro rivers and downstream; Bolívar state: Palomo community and savanna between Caño Caripo north and Villacoa river south, near Caicara del Orinoco road to Puerto Ayacucho 2 (2014), decreasing. A few semi-speakers left (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 200 (Crevels 2007) 8b (Nearly extinct) Mapayo, Mapoio, Mapoye, Mopoi, Nepoye, Wanai None known. Reportedly similar to Yabarana [yar].
way Wayana Cariban, Central, Wayana Suriname Marowijne district: upper Tapanahoni river; northwest of Trio [tri] language speakers 450 in Suriname (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 450 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 1,740 5* (Developing) Alukuyana, Ayana, Oayana, Oiana, Oyana, Roucouyenne, Uaiana, Upurui, Wajana Wayâna None known. Partially intelligible of Apalaí [apy].
kbb Kaxuiâna Cariban, Central, Wayana Brazil Pará state: Cachorro river, Chapéu, Maharuwanï, and Santidade villages; Paru D’Oeste river, 4 villages north of Missão Tiriyó; Trombetes river near junction with Mapuwera, Aldeia Kasipakuru and Araçá villages. Most among the Trió [tri]; a few among Hixkaryána [hix] 150 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 230 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) Caxuiana, Kachuana, Kashujana, Kashuyana, Katxuyana, Katxuyana-Xikuyana, Kaxuyana-Xikuyana, Kaxúyana, Warikiana, Warikyana Pawiyana (Pawixi).
way Wayana Cariban, Central, Wayana Brazil Pará state: Parque Indígena do Tumucumaque, and Terra Indígena Rio Paru D’Este, mainly on Paru de Leste river 290 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 450 (Moore 2006). Wayana and Aparai are registered as a single group of 420 members (1998) 8a (Moribund) Alukuyana, Aparaí, Oayana, Oiana, Oyana, Uaiana, Upurui, Waiana, Wayâna Rucuyen (Roucouyenne), Urucuiana (Urucena).
way Wayana Cariban, Central, Wayana French Guiana Southwestern border area, along upper Maroni river 1,000 in French Guiana (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,000 (Crevels 2012) 6a* (Vigorous) Alukuyana, Guayana, Oayana, Uaiana, Upurui
sik Sikiana Cariban, Kashuyana Brazil Pará state: between Rio Cafuini and headwaters of the Turuna and Itapi, near the Suriname border 33 in Brazil (1986 SIL). Total users in all countries: 45 8a (Moribund) Chikena, Chiquena, Chiquiana, Shikiana, Sikiâna, Sikïiyana, Xikiyana, Xikujana None known. Reportedly similar to Salumá [slj].
sik Sikiana Cariban, Kashuyana Suriname Sipaliwini district: Kwamalasamutu area on Sipaliwini river 12 in Suriname (Crevels 2012), decreasing. Ethnic population: 60 (Crevels 2012) 8b (Nearly extinct) Chikena, Sikiuyana, Sikiyana, Sikïiyana, Tshikiana
mbc Macushi Cariban, North Amazonian, Pemón, Pemón proper Brazil Roraima state; Contingo, Mau, Pium, Quino rivers 15,000 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 23,400 (2006 FUNASA). Total users in all countries: 15,930 6b* (Threatened) Macusi, Macuxi, Makuchi, Makushi, Makusi, Makuxi, Teueia, Teweya None known. Not intelligible with Pemon [aoc] or Patamona [pbc].
aoc Pemon Cariban, North Amazonian, Pemón, Pemón proper Venezuela Bolívar state: Gran Sabana and adjacent areas 23,100 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 27,200 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 24,080 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4), Three dialects listed separately: Kamarakoto, Arekuna, and Taurepan Pemong Kamarakotos Camaracoto (Kamarakoto), Taurepan (Taulipang, Taurepa, Taurepang), Arecuna (Arekuna, Aricuna, Daigok, Jarecouna, Jaricuna, Kamaragakok, Pemon, Pemóng, Pishauco, Potsawugok, Purucoto). Marginally intelligible with Akawaio [ake] and Patamona [pbc]. Camaracoto dialect may be a distinct language.
mbc Macushi Cariban, North Amazonian, Pemón, Pemón proper Guyana Potaro-Siparuni and Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo regions: Southwest border area, Rupununi north savannahs, 20 small settlements up to Pakaraima mountain foothills 930 in Guyana (2001 FUNASA). Ethnic population: 7,750 (Crevels 2007) 7 (Shifting) Macusi, Macussi, Makushi, Makusi, Makuxi, Teueia, Teweya
mbc Macushi Cariban, North Amazonian, Pemón, Pemón proper Venezuela Bolívar state: southeast border area, Caroni river, west of Pan American highway The number of Makushi speakers in Venezuela is not clear since 1992 Indigenous Census probably included them in the Pemon group (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 83 (Crevels 2012) 7 (Shifting) Makushi, Makusi, Makuxi, Teweya
aoc Pemon Cariban, North Amazonian, Pemón, Pemón proper Brazil Roraima state: Rio Branco, near Guyana border 500 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 580 (Crevels 2012) 6b* (Threatened) Kamarakotos, Pemong, Taulipáng, Taurepáng Taulipang (Taurepa, Taurepan, Taurepang), Camaracota (Ipuricoto), Arecuna (Arekuna, Aricuna, Jaricuna), Ingarikó (Ingaricó).
aoc Pemon Cariban, North Amazonian, Pemón, Pemón proper Guyana Cuyuni-Mazaruni region: Paruima and Kaikan on upland savannah 480 in Guyana (Forte 1990). Ethnic population: 500 (Crevels 2007) 6a* (Vigorous) Kamarakotos, Pemong Camaracoto, Taurepan (Taulipang, Taurepa, Taurepang), Arecuna (Arekuna, Aricuna, Jaricuna).
pbc Patamona Cariban, North Amazonian, Pemón, Pemón proper, Kapong Guyana Potaro-Siparuni and Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo regions: west central, upland savanna in Pakaraima mountains, about 13 villages 4,700 in Guyana (Forte 1990). Ethnic population: 5,000 (2000 J. Forte) 6b* (Threatened) Eremagok, Ingariko, Kapon Reportedly similar to Macushi [mbc] but not inherently intelligible. Marginally intelligible of the Arecuna dialect of Pemon [aoc]. Reportedly most similar to Akawaio [ake], but vocabulary differences and language attitudes separate them.
ake Akawaio Cariban, North Amazonian, Pemón, Pemón proper, Kapong Guyana Cuyuni-Mazaruni region: Mazaruni river basin, north of Patamona 4,500 in Guyana (2002 SIL). Ethnic population: 5,000 (Crevels 2007). Total users in all countries: 5,850 6b* (Threatened) Acahuayo, Acewaio, Akawai, Akawayo, Ingariko, Kapóng Kapon Reportedly similar to Macushi [mbc]; marginally intelligible with Arecuna dialect of Pemon [aoc].
ake Akawaio Cariban, North Amazonian, Pemón, Pemón proper, Kapong Venezuela Bolívar state: upper Kamarang river; Monagas state: near Delta Amacuro border 180 in Venezuela (2001 census). Ethnic population: 250 (Crevels 2012) 7 (Shifting) Acahuayo, Acawayo, Acewaio, Akawai, Akawayo, Kapon, Kapóng, Waicá, Waika
ake Ingarikó Cariban, North Amazonian, Pemón, Pemón proper, Kapong Brazil Roraima state: Terra Indígena Raposa or Serra do Sol, near Cotingo river 1,170 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,170 (Crevels 2012) 7 (Shifting) Acahuayo, Acewaio, Akawai, Akawaio, Akawayo, Akwaio, Kapon, Kapóng, Patamona
pbc Patamona Cariban, North Amazonian, Pemón, Pemón proper, Kapong Brazil Roraima state: Terra Indígena Raposa or Serra do Sol Ethnic population: 87 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund)
pbc Patamona Cariban, North Amazonian, Pemón, Pemón proper, Kapong Venezuela Bolívar state: Guyana and Brazil east border area Ethnic population: 200 (Crevels 2007) 8a (Moribund) Kapon
atr Waimiri-Atroarí Cariban, North Amazonian, Yawaperí Brazil Amazonas state: border area with Roraima state on Alalau and Camanau, Jatapu, and Jauaperi rivers. 24 villages 2,010 (2018 ISA) 6a (Vigorous) Atroahy, Atroahí, Atroarí, Atroaí, Atrowari, Atruahí, Ki’nya, Kinja, Kinja Iara, Kinã Atruahi, Waimirí (Uaimirí, Wahmirí), Jawaperi (Yauaperi).
pbh E’ñapa Woromaipu Cariban, South Amazonian Venezuela Bolívar state: savannah and highland groups 240 km south of Caicara de Orinoco, west of Cuchivero river. 20 or more settlements 4,180 (Crevels 2012). 2,480 monolinguals. Nearly all women monolingual; men fairly bilingual in Spanish [spa]. Ethnic population: 4,270 (2001 census) 5* (Developing). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) Abira, Eye, Eñapa, Eñepa, Mapoyo, Panare, Panari E’ñepa
aap Arára, Pará Cariban, South Amazonian, Arara Brazil Pará: Laranjal and Cachoeira Seca 340 (2010 I. Souza) 6a* (Vigorous) Arára Bravos Ukarãngmã None known. Reportedly most similar extant languages are Ikpeng [txi] and Bakairí [bkq].
txi Ikpeng Cariban, South Amazonian, Arara Brazil Mato Grosso state: Xingú park 340 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 340 (2006 FUNASA) 6a* (Vigorous) Chicao, Tonore, Tunuli, Txicão, Txikân, Txikão None known. Reportedly similar to Pará Arara [aap].
bkq Bakairí Cariban, South Amazonian, Bakairí Brazil Mato Grosso state: about 9 villages 950 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 950 (1999 ISA) 5* (Developing) Bacairí Kurâ
kui Kuikúro-Kalapálo Cariban, South Amazonian, Bakairí, Amonap Brazil Mato Grosso state: Xingú Park; 3 villages along Culuene river 1,110 (Crevels 2012). 600 Kuikúro and 500 Kalapálo 6b* (Threatened) Apalakiri, Apalaquiri, Calapalu, Cuicuro, Cuicutl, Guicurú, Kalapalo, Kuikuru, Kurkuro Mogareb, Matipú, Nahukwá, Kuikúro. Kuikúro and Kalapálo speak the same language, but are separate ethnically.
mzo Matipuhy Cariban, South Amazonian, Bakairí, Amonap Brazil Mato Grosso state: Xingú Park south, 2 villages 130 (Crevels 2012). 10 Matipuhy and 120 Nahukuá (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 230 (Crevels 2012). 100 Matipuhy and 130 Nahukuá (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) Mariape-Nahuqua, Matipu Matipuhy, Nahukuá (Nafukwá, Nahukwa, Nahuqua, Nakukwa).
slj Salumá Cariban, Tiriyó Brazil Pará state: upper Anamu, Trombetas river source, along Suriname border 240 (2000) 8a (Moribund)
cbd Carijona Cariban, Tiriyó, Karihona Colombia Guaviare department: Miraflores municipality southeast of Lake Espajo 6 (Crevels 2007). 6 speakers near La Pedrera and a few more near Miraflores (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 310 (Crevels 2012) 8b (Nearly extinct) Carifuna, Carihona, Hianacoto, Hianacoto-Umaua, Hianakoto, Huaque, Kaliohona, Karihona, Karijona, Koto, Omagua, Tsahá, Umawa None known. Possibly 2 separate languages, Hianacoto-Umaua and Carijona (1973 M. Durbin). The 2 groups had no contact for many years.
ako Akurio Cariban, Tiriyó, Tiriyó Suriname Sipaliwini district: Trio villages Tëpu, Kwamalasamutu, and Palumeu on Tapanahoni and Sipaliwini rivers No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the first decade of the 2000s; 2 semi-speakers (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 40 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Akoerio, Akuliyo, Akuri, Akurijo, Akuriyo, Oyaricoulet, Triometesem, Triometesen, Wama, Wayaricuri None known. Related to, but not inherently intelligible with, Trió [tri].
tri Trió Cariban, Tiriyó, Tiriyó Brazil Pará state: mostly on west Paru river; also Terra Indígena Parque Tumucumaque, on Marapi and East Paru rivers 1,160 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Most are monolingual. Ethnic population: 1,160 (Crevels 2012) 5* (Developing) Tarona, Tarëno, Tiriyó, Tirió, Yawi Pianokotó.
tri Trió Cariban, Tiriyó, Tiriyó Suriname Sipaliwini district: Kwamalasamutu on Sipaliwini river, Palumeu on Palumeu river, Tëpu on upper Tapanahoni river 1,300 in Suriname (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,300 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 2,460 5 (Developing) Tiriyó, Tirió Tarëno ijomi
waw Waiwai Cariban, Waiwai Suriname Sipaliwini district: Kwamalasamutu area, Sipaliwini river, among Trio [tri] language speakers 10 in Suriname (Crevels 2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 80 (Crevels 2007) 8b (Nearly extinct) Katuena Tunayana.
hix Hixkaryána Cariban, Waiwai Brazil Pará and Amazonas states: upper Nhamunda river to Mapuera and Jatapu rivers 600 (2000 SIL). Ethnic population: 630 (Crevels 2012) 4 (Educational) Chawiyana, Faruaru, Hichkaryana, Hishkariana, Hishkaryana, Hixkariana, Hyxkaryana, Kumiyana, Parucutu, Parukoto-Charuma, Sherewyana, Sokaka, Wabui, Xereu, Xerewyana Reportedly similar to Waiwai [waw]. No dialectal variation. Some Hixkaryana who live among the Waiwai are called Sherewyana.
waw Waiwai Cariban, Waiwai Brazil Pará and Roraima states 2,020 in Brazil (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 2,900 (2005 ISA). Total users in all countries: 2,230 5* (Developing) Ouayeone, Tunayana-Waiwai, Uaieue, Wai Wai UaiUai Katawian (Cachuena, Catauian, Catawian, Karahawyana, Katawina, Katuena, Katwena, Parucutu, Parukutu, Tonayana, Tunayana). Voegelin and Voegelin (1977) treat Katawian as a separate language.
waw Waiwai Cariban, Waiwai Guyana Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo region: southwest, headwaters of Essequibo river 200 in Guyana (Forte 1990). Ethnic population: 240 (Crevels 2007) 8a (Moribund) Ouayeone, Parukota, Uaieue, Uaiuai, Wai Wai Katawian (Katawina, Katwena).
jru Japreria Cariban, Yukpa, Yucpa-Yapreria Venezuela Zulia state: north Sierra de Perija 170 (2002 census). 10 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 220 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) Yapreria None known. Not inherently intelligible with other Carib languages of the area (1973 M. Durbin). Lexical similarity: 60% with Yukpa [yup] (2009 W. Largo and J. Morales).
yup Yukpa Cariban, Yukpa, Yucpa-Yapreria Colombia Cesar department: Augustín Codazzi municipality and municipalities north and south, Colombia-Venezuela border in Serranía de Perijá mountain range. Río Casacará dialect in Agustín Codassi municipality along Casacará river and Caño Iroka. Yukpa sur dialect, Becerril municipality 3,000 in Colombia (2009 W. Largo). 600 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 3,650 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 6,020 6b* (Threatened) Carib Motilón, Japrería, Macoíta, Northern Motilone, Northern Motilón, Yuco, Yucpa, Yuko, Yukpa-Japería, Yupa Yukpa Río Casacará (Iroka), Río Maracas, Yukpa Sur (Caño Padilla-La Laguna), Coyaima. At least 5 extant dialects including 2 in Venezuela. Río Cascará and Río Maracas dialects are probably largest, and may be separate languages. Venezuela dialects seem more similar to Río Maracas. Unrelated to Barí [mot]. Lexical similarity: 60% with Japreria [jru] of Venezuela (2008 W. Largo).
yup Yukpa Cariban, Yukpa, Yucpa-Yapreria Venezuela Zulia state: Cesar region, north Sierra de Perijá, on the Colombia border, between Palmar river north and Tucuco river south 3,020 in Venezuela (2007). 2,220 urban; 800 rural. Ethnic population: 7,520 (Crevels 2012) 6b* (Threatened). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) Macoíta, Manso, Northern Motilone, Northern Motilón, Yucpa, Yuko, Yukpa-Japería, Yupa Atapshi (Yukpa Norte), Iroka, Pariri (Yukpa Central), Wasama, Yikta, Macoíta, Irapa (Yukpa Sur).
ite Itene Chapacuran, Itene Bolivia El Beni department: junction of Mamoré and Iténez rivers 44 in Bolivia (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 64 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 56 8a (Moribund) Iteneo, Itenez, More Itoreauhip.
ite Itene Chapacuran, Itene Brazil Rondônia state: Guajará-Mirim, Porto Velho 12 in Brazil (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 30 (2002) 8a (Moribund) More
trz Torá Chapacuran, Itene Brazil Amazonas state: lower Rio Marmelos tributary of Rio Madeira No known L1 speakers. Extinct by 2000s. Ethnic population: 310 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Tora, Toraz, Torerizes, Toré, Tura, Turá
orw Oro Win Chapacuran, Wari Brazil Rondônia state: Pacaás-Novos river headwaters, a tributary of Mamoré river 5 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 56 (Crevels 2012) 8b (Nearly extinct) Oto Towati None known. Not intelligible of Tora [trz], Itene (More) [ite], and Pakaasnovos (Wari) [pav].
pav Pakaásnovos Chapacuran, Wari Brazil Rondônia state: 7 villages 2,720 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,720 (2006 FUNASA) 6a* (Vigorous) Jaru, Oro Wari, Orowari, Pacaas-Novos, Pacahanovo, Pacaás Novos, Pakaa Nova, Pakaanova, Pakaanovas, Uomo, Wari’
brn Boruca Chibchan, Chibchan A Costa Rica Puntarenas province: south coast between Golfito and Playa Bonita No known L1 speakers (2010 D. Castro-Garcia). 3 semi-speakers (Adelaar 2007). Ethnic population: 2,590 (2011 census) 9 (Dormant) Boruka, Borunca, Bronca, Brunca, Brunka, Burunca
tfr Teribe Chibchan, Chibchan A Costa Rica Puntarenas province: near Boruca Reservation No known L1 speakers in Costa Rica. Ethnic population: 1,270 (2011 census) 9 (Dormant) Naso, Terraba
tfr Teribe Chibchan, Chibchan A Panama Bocas del Toro province: Changuinola city, along the Teribe river; Chiriquí 3,300 in Panama (Adelaar 2007) 5* (Developing) Nortenyo, Quequexque, Terraba, Tiribi, Tirribi Naso
sab Buglere Chibchan, Chibchan A, Guaymiíc Panama Veraguas province: from highlands to Caribbean coast; Ngobe Bugle province: Kusapin, Muna, and Nurum districts 18,000 (2012 SIL) 5* (Developing) Bobota, Bofota, Bugle, Muoy, Murire, Nortenyo Buglere Sabanero (Veraguas Sabanero), Bokotá (Bocota, Bogota, Bukueta).
gym Ngäbere Chibchan, Chibchan A, Guaymiíc Costa Rica Puntarenas province 2,840 in Costa Rica (2011 census). Ethnic population: 3,650 (2011 census) 6b (Threatened) Guaymí, Nove
gym Ngäbere Chibchan, Chibchan A, Guaymiíc Panama Bocas del Toro province: Bocas del Toro and Changuinola districts; Chiriquí province: western districts, Tole district in east; Ngobe Bugle province; western Veraguas province 169,000 in Panama (2000 census). Total users in all countries: 171,840 5* (Developing) Chiriqui, Guaymí, Ngobere, Ngäbe, Valiente Ngäbere Valiente, Eastern Guaymí (Chiriquí, Tolé).
bzd Bribri Chibchan, Chibchan A, Viceitic Costa Rica Limón province: Talamanca cantón, along Lari, Telire, and Uren rivers; Puntarenas province: Buenos Aires cantón 7,000 (2011 census). Ethnic population: 12,800 (2011 census) 6b* (Threatened) Talamanca Bribri Salitre-Cabagra, Amubre-Katsi, Coroma. Reportedly most similar to, but unintelligible with Cabécar [cjp], Maleku Jaika [gut], and Teribe [tfr].
cjp Cabécar Chibchan, Chibchan A, Viceitic Costa Rica Cartago, Limón, Puntarenas, San José provinces: Turrialba region 11,100 (2011 census). 2,000 monolinguals (2015 M. Porras). The only language in Costa Rica with monolingual speakers, mostly women (Adelaar 2007). Ethnic population: 12,700 (2011 census) 6b* (Threatened) Chirripó Cabécar Chirripó, Telire, Estrella, Ujarrás.
pay Pech Chibchan, Chibchan B Honduras Colón department: near Caribbean coast; Olancho department: Dulce Nombre de Culmi and Catamacas municipalities 990 (Rivas 1993). Ethnic population: 6,020 (2013 census) 8a (Moribund) Paya, Pesh, Seco
cbg Chimila Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Colombian, Northern Colombian Colombia Cesar department: Valle du Par minicipality; La Guajira department: La Jagua del Pilar and Urumita municipalities; Magdalena department: lowlands south and west of Fundación 350 (2009 T. Malone), increasing. Ethnic population: 1,500 (2009 T. Malone) 6b (Threatened) Caca Weranos, Chimile, Ette Ennaka, Ette Taara, San Jorge, Shimizya, Simiza
kog Kogi Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Colombian, Northern Colombian, Arhuacan Colombia La Guajira and Magdalena departments: north, east, and west slopes of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta 9,910 (2004 DNP). Nearly all monolingual. Ethnic population: 9,910 (Crevels 2012) 6a* (Vigorous) Cagaba, Coghui, Cogui, Kagaba, Kaggaba, Kawgian, Kogui
arh Arhuaco Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Colombian, Northern Colombian, Arhuacan, Southern and Eastern Arhuacan Colombia Cesar and Magdalena departments: northeast and southern slopes of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta 8,000 (2009 P. Frank). 7,200 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 14,800 (Crevels 2012) 5 (Developing) Arauco, Arhuac, Aruac, Aruaco, Auroguac, Bintucua, Bintuk, Bintukwa, Bíntuka, Bíntukua, Bítuncua, Ica, Ijca, Ijka, Ika, Ikan, Ike Iku
mbp Malayo Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Colombian, Northern Colombian, Arhuacan, Southern and Eastern Arhuacan, Guamaca-Atanque Colombia Cesar and La Guajira departments: south and east slopes of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta 1,850 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 1,920 (Crevels 2012) 6a (Vigorous) Arosario, Arsario, Damana, Guamaca, Guamaka, Maracasero, Marocasero, Sancá, Sanja, Sanka, Wamaka, Wiwa
mot Barí Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Colombian, Southern Colombian Colombia Cesar department: Chimichagua, La Gloria, and Pailitas municipalities; Norte de Santander department: Reserva Indígena Motilón-Barí and Resguardo Indígena Gabarra-Catalaura in Upper Catatumbo and Oro rivers and Serranía de los Motilones region 3,500 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 3,620 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 5,020 6a* (Vigorous) Bari, Barira, Cunausaya, Dobocubi, Motilone, Motilón
mot Barí Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Colombian, Southern Colombian Venezuela Zulia state: Sierra de Perijá southern zone, to Yukpa territory north and Catatumbo river south 1,520 in Venezuela (Crevels 2007). Significant number are still monolingual (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 2,200 6b* (Threatened) Bari, Motilone, Motilón
tnd Tunebo, Angosturas Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Colombian, Southern Colombian, Cundicocuyese Colombia Arauca department: headwaters and southern tributaries of Casanare river 50. Ethnic population: All ethnic Tunebos: 7,010 (Crevels 2007) 8b (Nearly extinct) Uw Cuwa None known. 71% intelligibility by Barro Negro [tbn] of Angosturas Tunebo.
tuf Tunebo, Central Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Colombian, Southern Colombian, Cundicocuyese Venezuela Apure state: Paéz district, Urdaneta municipality, south of San Cristobal, on Arauca river, near Colombian border, east of Guahibo [guh] language area No known L1 speakers in Venezuela (Crevels 2007). Possibly extinct in Venezuela (Crevels 2007) 9 (Dormant) Tunebo, Uw Cuwa, Uwa-Tunebo
tbn Tunebo, Barro Negro Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Colombian, Southern Colombian, Cundicocuyese Colombia Arauca and Casanare departments: Barro Negro, San Lope (Casanare), and Tabías (Casanare), south of Tame Arauca; isolated in Andes foothills, eastern plains above Paz de Ariporo 300 (1981 SIL). Ethnic population: All ethnic Tunebos: 7,010 (Crevels 2007) 6b (Threatened) Eastern Tunebo None known. 62% intelligibility of Cobaría Tunebo [tuf].
tuf Tunebo, Central Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Colombian, Southern Colombian, Cundicocuyese Colombia Arauca and Boyacá departments: Calafita, Cobaría (Boyacá), Satocá, Tegría (Boyacá) on north slopes of Sierra Nevada de Cocuy; Santander department: Capitanejo and Carcasi municipalities 2,500 in Colombia (2000 SIL). Ethnic population: All ethnic Tunebos: 7,010 (Crevels 2007) 5 (Developing) Cobaría Tunebo, Lache, U’wa, Uwa-Tunebo Uw Cuwa
tnb Tunebo, Western Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Colombian, Southern Colombian, Cundicocuyese Colombia Norte de Santander and Santander departments: east of Floridablanca; some in Boyacá department 700 (1998). Ethnic population: All ethnic Tunebos: 7,010 (Crevels 2007) 6a* (Vigorous) Aguas Blancas, U’wa None known. Most divergent Tunebo language.
kvn Kuna, Border Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Cuna Colombia Antioquia department: north coast region near Panama isthmus, east and west banks of Gulf of Uraba; Chocó department: Arquía 2,600 in Colombia (2012 SIL). Total users in all countries: 3,500 5* (Developing) Caiman Nuevo, Colombia Cuna, Cuna, Paya Kuna, Paya-Pucuro, Tule None known. Classification of Kuna uncertain; may be an isolate with some Chibchan features.
kvn Kuna, Border Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Cuna Panama Darién province: Paya and Pucuro villages 900 in Panama (2012 SIL) 6b* (Threatened) Caiman Nuevo, Colombia Cuna, Cuna, Guna, Kuna de la Frontera, Long Hair Cuna, Paya-Pucuro Kuna
cuk Kuna, San Blas Chibchan, Chibchan B, Eastern Chibchan, Cuna Panama Colón province: Guna Yala comarca, Metro Colón; Darién province; Emberá and Kuna Yala provinces; Panamá province: Metro Panama City 57,100 (2000). 10,000 in Panama City, Colón, and on banana plantations (1991 SIL). Ethnic population: 80,500 (2011 census) 5 (Developing). Recognized language (2010, Law 88, 22 November 2010) Cuna, Guna, San Blas Cuna, Tule Kaya Duleigaiya Bayano (Alto Bayano, Maje).
gut Maléku Jaíka Chibchan, Chibchan B, Votic Costa Rica Alajuela province: Tonjibe and Margarita reservations; northern lowlands 750 (2000). Ethnic population: 1,070 (2000) 7 (Shifting). Recognized language (2014, Reforma del Subsistema de Educación Indígena N° 37801-MEP) Guatuso, Malécu lhaíca
rma Rama Chibchan, Chibchan B, Votic Nicaragua South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region: Rama Cay, 30-mile radius 740 (2009 UNSD). Ethnic population: 4,190 (2005 census) 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (1993, Official Language Use, Atlantic Autonomous Regions, Law No. 162, Article 4)
qui Quileute Chimakuan United States Washington: Lower Hoh River and Quileute reservations on Pacific side of Olympic Peninsula No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in 1999 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 500 (Golla 2007) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Hoh Indian Tribe, Quileute Tribe of the Quileute Reservation, Quinault Indian Nation Quillayute Quileute, Hoh.
chh Chinook Chinookan United States Oregon: Warm Springs Reservation; Washington: Yakima Reservation No known L1 speakers. The last known speakers died in 1930. Ethnic population: 140 (2000 census) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation, Quinault Indian Nation, Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe of the Shoalwater Bay Indian Reservation Lower Chinook, Shoalwater Klatsop (Clatsop, Tlatsop), Shoalwater (Chinook Proper).
wac Wasco-Wishram Chinookan, Upper Chinookan United States Oregon: north central; Washington: south central No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker, Gladys Thompson, died in 2012 (2012 K. Foden-Vencil). Ethnic population: 750 (1977 SIL) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation, Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon Columbia Chinook, Upper Chinook, Wasco, Wishram Clackamas (Clackama), Kiksht, Multnomah, Kathlamet (Cathlamet).
cap Chipaya Chipaya-Uru Bolivia Oruro department: Atahuallpa province 1,800 (Crevels 2012), increasing. 90 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 2,130 (Crevels 2012) 5* (Developing) Puquina Chipaya None known. May be Arawakan or distantly related to Mayan (Olson 1964).
ure Uru Chipaya-Uru Bolivia La Paz department: Lake Titicaca, Desaguadero river area; Oruro department: Atahuallpa province No known L1 speakers (Crevels 2012). Last speaker died in 2004 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 230 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Iru-Itu, Morato, Muratu, Uchumataqu
noa Woun Meu Chocoan Colombia Chocó department: middle and lower San Juan river banks, especially north of Buenaventura; some in Valle del Cauca 4,000 in Colombia (Aikhenvald 2007). Ethnic population: 8,180 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 10,800 5* (Developing) Chocó, Noanama, Waumeo, Waun Meo, Waunana, Waunméu, Waunán, Woun Meo, Wounaan, Wounaan Meu Woun Meu
noa Woun Meu Chocoan Panama Darién, Emberá, and Panamá provinces: southeast lowlands along Panama Bay 6,800 in Panama (Adelaar 2007). Many monolinguals (Adelaar 2007) 5* (Developing) Chanco, Chocama, Noanama, Noenama, Nonama, Waumeo, Waun Meo, Waunana, Woun Meo, Wounaan, Wounaan Meu, Wounmeu
emp Emberá, Northern Chocoan, Emberá, Northern Emberá Colombia Antioquia and Chocó departments: Atrato river basin; also inland from Cabo Corrientes north to Jurado on Pacific coast 49,700 in Colombia (2001 census). Ethnic population: Total Emberá in Colombia in 2001: 88,700 (Crevels 2012) 5* (Developing) Atrato, Cholo, Darién, Eberã, Eberã Bed’ea, Embena, Embera, Emperã, Epena, Eperã Pedea, Epérã Pedée, Panama Embera, Pede, Pede Epenã, Sambú
emp Emberá, Northern Chocoan, Emberá, Northern Emberá Panama Darién province: Chepigana district; Emberá province; Panamá province: Chepos and Chiman districts; lowland jungle along rivers, Gulf San Miguel area 22,500 in Panama (2012 SIL). Total users in all countries: 72,200 5* (Developing) Atrato, Chocó, Cholo, Darien, Darien Emberá, Ebera Bedea, Empera, Panama Embera Embera Related languages in order of closeness: Emberá-Catíoc[cto], Emberá-Baudó [bdc], Emberá-Tadó [tdc], Epena [sja], Emberá-Chamí [cmi], and Wounmeu [noa]. Panama and Colombia dialects are inherently intelligible. Northern Embera of the Upper Baudó area and downriver Emberá-Baudó are inherently intelligible.
cto Emberá-Catío Chocoan, Emberá, Northern Emberá Colombia Antioquia, Chocó, and Córdoba departments: Murri, San Jorge, San Pedro, and upper Sinu rivers 15,000 in Colombia (1992 SIL). 13,500 monolinguals. Ethnic population: Total Emberá in Colombia in 2001: 88,700 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 15,040 6a* (Vigorous) Catio, Catío Emberá, Embena, Embera, Emberá-Katío, Epena, Epẽrã, Eyabida, Katio, ẽbẽrã bed’ea–Katío Ẽ́bẽra Katío
cto Emberá-Catío Chocoan, Emberá, Northern Emberá Panama Darién province 40 in Panama (1982 SIL) 6b* (Threatened) Catío, Embena, Epera, Katio
bdc Emberá-Baudó Chocoan, Emberá, Southern Emberá Colombia Chocó department: Baudó river basin and Pacific coastal rivers between Cabo Corrientes north towards Northern Embera language area 5,000 (1995 SIL). Ethnic population: Total Emberá in Colombia in 2001: 88,700 (Crevels 2012) 6b* (Threatened) Baudó, Catrú, Embena, Embera, Epena None known. Somewhat intelligible with Northern Emberá [emp] and Epena [sja].
cmi Emberá-Chamí Chocoan, Emberá, Southern Emberá Colombia Antioquia, Caldas, Chocó, Risaralda, and Valle del Cauca departments; includes Caramanta municipality 5,510 (2001 DNP). Ethnic population: Total Emberá in Colombia in 2001: 88,700 (Crevels 2012) 5* (Developing) Chami, Chamí Emberá, Embena, Embera, Epena ẽbẽra
tdc Emberá-Tadó Chocoan, Emberá, Southern Emberá Colombia Chocó department: upper San Juan region, and Parecito and Pared reservation near Certegüi; Risaralda department 2,300 (2014 SIL). Ethnic population: Total Emberá in Colombia in 2001: 88,700 (Crevels 2012) 6b* (Threatened) Cholo, Embena, Embera, Epena, Katío, Êpêra
sja Epena Chocoan, Emberá, Southern Emberá Colombia Cauca, Nariño, and Valle del Cauca departments: 2 separate areas on South Pacific coast 3,500 in Colombia (2004 IMB), increasing. Total users in all countries: 3,552 4 (Educational) Cholo, Embena, Embera, Emberá-Saija, Epená Saija, Saija, Southern Empera Epéna Pedée Basurudó.
sja Epena Chocoan, Emberá, Southern Emberá Ecuador Esmeraldas province: Borbón town on Santiago river delta; northern Pacific coast 52 in Ecuador (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 510 (2012 UNSD) 8a (Moribund) Cholo, Emberá, Emberá Chami, Emberá del Sur, Emberá-Saija, Epená, Epená Saija, Epera Pedede, Epéna Pedée, Saija, Siapedie, Southern Embera, Southern Empera, Êpera Basurudo.
sja Epena Chocoan, Emberá, Southern Emberá Panama Panamá province: southeast low hills inland 5* (Dispersed) Cholo, Embera, Emberá-Saija, Epena Saija, Epéna Pedée, Saija, Southern Empera, Southern Epena Basurudo.
cht Cholón Cholonan Peru Huanuco and San Martin regions: Tingo María to Valle, Huallaga river valley No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in 2000 (2000 M. Wise) 10 (Extinct) Seeptsa, Tinganeses None known. Ruhlen classifies it as Andean; Adelaar as in Hibito-Cholon family.
hib Hibito Cholonan Peru Loreto region: Bobonaje river, Huayabamba tributary entering Huallaga west, Jelache tributary No known L1 speakers. Last speaker probably survived into the 1970s (Loukotka 1968) 10 (Extinct) Chibito, Hivito, Ibito, Jibito, Xibita, Xibitoana, Zibito
teh Tehuelche Chon Argentina Chubut province No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in the 1960s or 1970s (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 10,600 (2004 INDEC) 9 (Dormant) Aoniken, Gunua-Kena, Gununa-Kena, Gününa Küne, Gününa Yajich, Inaquen, Tewelche
ona Ona Chon, Island Chon Argentina Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e Islas del Atlántico Sur province: Patagonia No known L1 speakers. The ethnic group disintegrated by early 20th century; last speakers died in the 1970s (Crevels 2007) 10 (Extinct) Aona, Choon, Selknam, Shelknam
obi Obispeño Chumashan United States California: near Santa Barbara No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Rosario Cooper, died in 1917 (Golla 2011) 9 (Dormant) None known. Not inherently intelligible with other Chumash varieties.
boi Barbareño Chumashan, Central Chumash United States California: near Santa Barbara No known L1 speakers (Golla 2007), but emerging L2 speakers. Last speaker, Mary Yee, died in 1965 (2004 W. Poser) 9 (Reawakening)
inz Ineseño Chumashan, Central Chumash United States California: Santa Barbara area No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in 1965 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians of the Santa Ynez Reservation Chumash, Chumasha Proper, Inezeño, Samala, Santa Inez, Santa Rosa, Ynezeño
puy Purisimeño Chumashan, Central Chumash United States California: south, near Santa Barbara No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speakers probably died by 1900 9 (Dormant) Chumash, Chumasha Proper, La Purisima, Purismeño, Purísima, Santa Rosa None known. Not intelligible with other Chumash varieties.
veo Ventureño Chumashan, Central Chumash United States California: south near Santa Barbara No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died before 1950 (Golla 2011) 9 (Dormant) Not intelligible with other Chumash varieties. Had multiple dialects.
crz Cruzeño Chumashan, Island Chumash United States California: Channel Islands off the coast from Santa Barbara No known L1 speakers. All speakers relocated to mainland in early 19th century and probably extinct by early 20th century 9 (Dormant) Chumash, Chumasha Proper, Island Chumash, Island Chumashan, Isleño, Santa Rosa, Ysleño Not intelligible with other Chumash varieties. Had multiple dialects.
coj Cochimi Cochimí-Yuman, Yuman Mexico Baja California state: north of Loreto to north peninsula No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died by the 1970s (Mixco 1978). Ethnic population: 150 (Adelaar 2007). This may include Kumiai [dih] in La Huerta who call themselves Cochimí. Old Cochimí is extinct (Mixco 1978) 9 (Dormant) Cadegomeño, Cadegomo, Cochetimi, Cochima, Cochimtee, Cochimí, Didiu, Joaquín, Laimon, Laymon-Cochimi, Laymonem, San Francesco Saverio Mission, San Francisco Xavier de, San Javier, San Xavier, Viggé-Biaundo Mission None known. Troike (1970) regards it as 2 distinct languages.
klb Kiliwa Cochimí-Yuman, Yuman Mexico Baja California state: Agua Escondida, Arroyo León, La Parra southeast of Ensenada, south of the Paipai, Tipai, and Cocopa 10 (Golla 2007). 29 (2000 INALI). No monolinguals (1993) 8b (Nearly extinct) Kiliwi, Ko’lew, Quiligua None known. Linguistically distinct from Paipai [ppi], Kumiai [dih], and Cocopa [coc] (Wares 1965).
coc Cocopa Cochimí-Yuman, Yuman, Delta-California Mexico Baja California state; Sonora state: Mexicali and San Luis Río Colorado municipalities 120 in Mexico (2000 INALI). Ethnic population: 200 (1998). Total users in all countries: 490 7 (Shifting) Cocopah, Cocopá, Cucapá, Cucupá, Kikimá, Kwikapá Kuapá
coc Cocopa Cochimí-Yuman, Yuman, Delta-California United States Arizona: lower Colorado river south of Yuma 370 in United States (2015 census). 6 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 700 (Golla 2007) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Cocopah Tribe of Arizona Cocopah, Cucapá, Delta River Yuman, Kikima, Kuapá, Kwikapa
dih Kumiai Cochimí-Yuman, Yuman, Delta-California Mexico Baja California state: Cañon de los Encinos, Ja’áa, La Huerta de los Indios, Rancho Nejí, San Antonio Nécua, and San José de la Zorra; mountains southeast of Tecate, 60 km east of Ensenada 290 in Mexico (2011 UNSD). No monolinguals (1993). Total users in all countries: 440 8a (Moribund) Campo, Cochimí, Comeya, Cuchimí, Diegueno, Diegueño, Jamul Diegueño, Jamul Tiipay, Kamia, Kamiai, Kamiyahi, Kamiyai, Ki-Miai, Ko’al, Ku’ahl, Kumeyaai, Kumeyaay, Kumia, Kw’aal, Quemayá, Tiipay, Tipai’, Tipái, Tipéi
dih Kumiai Cochimí-Yuman, Yuman, Delta-California United States California: east of San Diego and some in Imperial Valley 150 in United States (Golla 2007). 40–50 fluent speakers of Kumeyaay, 100 speakers of Tipai, a few elderly people speak Ipai (Golla 2007) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Campo Band of Diegueño Mission Indians of the Campo Indian Reservation, Capitan Grande Band of Diegueño Mission Indians of California, Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians, Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel, Inaja Band of Diegueño Mission Indians of the Inaja and Cosmit Reservation, Jamul Indian Village of California, La Posta Band of Diegueño Mission Indians of the La Posta Indian Reservation, Manzanita Band of Diegueño Mission Indians of the Manzanita Reservation, Mesa Grande Band of Diegueño Mission Indians of the Mesa Grande Reservation, San Pasqual Band of Diegueño Mission Indians of California, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation Campo, Diegueño, Digueño, Kamia, Kumeyaay, Tipai’ Ipai, Tipai (Jamul Tiipay), Kumeyaay.
ppi Paipai Cochimí-Yuman, Yuman, Pai Mexico Baja California state: Ensenada, south of Diegueño [dih] language area; Estado Valle de la Trinidad, La Palmita, Los Pocitos in Valle de la Trinidad, Rancho Aguascalientes, and Santa Catarina 100 (Golla 2007) 8a (Moribund) Akwa’ala, Jaspuy pai
yuf Havasupai-Walapai-Yavapai Cochimí-Yuman, Yuman, Pai United States Arizona: central and northwest. Walapai dialect: Grand Canyon south rim; Havasupai dialect: Grand Canyon bottom 690 (2015 census). 145 Havasupai, 300 Walapai, 245 Yavapai (2015 census). Ethnic population: 3,860 (Ichihashi-Nakayama et al 2007). Including 570 Havasupai, 1,870 Walapai, 1,420 Yavapai (Ichihashi-Nakayama 2004) 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Havasupai Tribe of the Havasupai Reservation, Hualapai Indian Tribe of the Hualapai Indian Reservation, Yavapai-Apache Nation of the Camp Verde Indian Reservation, Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe Pai, Upland Yuman, Upper Colorado River Yuman Havasupai, Walapai (Hualapai, Hualpai, Hwalbáy), Yavapai. 78%–98% intelligibility among dialects. Lexical similarity: 91%–95% among dialects.
mrc Maricopa Cochimí-Yuman, Yuman, River, Mojave United States Arizona: Phoenix area; associated with Pima [ood] language speakers on Gila River and Salt River reservations 35 (2015 census), decreasing. Ethnic population: 800 (Golla 2007). 160 in Arizona (2000 census) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation Cocomaricopa, Piipaash None known. Lexical similarity: 85% with Mohave [mov], 58% with Havasupai [yuf], 57% with Walapai [yuf] and Yavapai [yuf].
yum Quechan Cochimí-Yuman, Yuman, River, Mojave United States California: Fort Yuma Reservation in southeast corner 290 (2015 census). Ethnic population: 3,000 (2000 A. Yamamoto) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation (Arizona and California) Kechan, Kwtsan, Quecl, Yuma None known. Reportedly similar to Maricopa [mrc] and Mohave [mov].
mov Mohave Cochimí-Yuman, Yuman, River, Mojave United States Arizona-California border: Fort Mohave and Colorado River reservations 200 (2015 census). Ethnic population: 2,000 (Golla 2007) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Colorado River Indian Tribes of the Colorado River Indian Reservation (Arizona and California), Fort Mojave Indian Tribe (Arizona; California; Nevada) Mojave, River Yuman, Upriver Yuman, Yuman None known. Lexical similarity: 85% with Maricopa [mrc], 63% with Walapai and Havasupai [yuf], 62% with Yavapai [yuf].
csz Coos Coosan United States Oregon: south coast No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Martha Harney Johnson, died in 1972 (Mithun 1999). Ethnic population: 150 (Golla 2007) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Coos; Lower Umpqua; and Siuslaw Indians of Oregon, Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation Hanis
ale Aleut Eskimo-Aleut, Aleut Russian Federation Kamchatka krai: Komandor Islands, Bering island, Nikolskoye settlement 5 in Russian Federation (Dorais 2010). Ethnic population: 200 (Dorais 2010) 8b (Nearly extinct) Unangam tunnu, Unangan, Unangany, Unanghan Beringov (Atkan, Bering).
ale Aleut Eskimo-Aleut, Aleut United States Alaskan peninsula, east Aleutian Islands, and Pribilofs (Eastern Aleut dialect); Aleutian chain, Atka island (Western Aleut dialect) 150 in United States (Krauss 2007). Ethnic population: 2,300 (Dorais 2010). Total users in all countries: 155 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Agdaagux Tribe of King Cove, King Salmon Tribe, Native Village of Akutan, Native Village of Atka, Native Village of Belkofski, Native Village of False Pass, Native Village of Nelson Lagoon, Native Village of Nikolski, Native Village of Unga, Ninilchik Village, Pauloff Harbor Village, Pribilof Islands Aleut Communities of St. Paul & St. George Islands, Qagan Tayagungin Tribe of Sand Point Village, Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska Anangax, Unangax Unangam tunnu Eastern Aleut (Pribilof Aleut, Unalaskan), Western Aleut (Atka, Atkan, Attuan, Unangan, Unangany).
esi Inupiatun, North Alaskan Eskimo-Aleut, Eskimo, Inuit-Inupiaq United States Alaska: Norton Sound and Point Hope All Inupiatun: 3,000, including [esk] (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 6,420 (2000 census). May include Northwest Alaska Inupiatun [esk]. All Inupiatun: 13,500 including [esk] (Golla 2007) 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Alatna Village, Atqasuk Village, Inupiat Community of the Arctic Slope, Kaktovik Village, Native Village of Ambler, Native Village of Barrow Inupiat Traditional Government, Native Village of Buckland, Native Village of Deering, Native Village of Kiana, Native Village of Kivalina, Native Village of Kobuk, Native Village of Kotzebue, Native Village of Noatak, Native Village of Nuiqsut, Native Village of Point Hope, Native Village of Point Lay, Native Village of Selawik, Native Village of Shungnak, Noorvik Native Community, Village of Anaktuvuk Pass, Village of Wainwright Eskimo, Inupiak, Inupiat, North Alaskan Inuktitut, North Alaskan Inupiaq, North Alaskan Inupiat, North Alaskan Iñupiaq North Slope Inupiaq, Anaktuvik Inupiaq, Kobuk Inupiaq, Kotzebue Inupiaq, Malimiutun Inupiaq, Point Barrow Inupiaq, Uummarmiutun. A member of macrolanguage Inupiaq [ipk].
kal Greenlandic Eskimo-Aleut, Eskimo, Inuit-Inupiaq Denmark Scattered 7,000 in Denmark (2007 L. Toreby) 2 (Provincial). Statutory provincial language in Greenland (1978, Greenland Homerule Act No. 577, Article 9(1)) Greenlandic Kalaallisut, Grønlandsk, Inuktitut, Kalaallisut
kal Greenlandic Eskimo-Aleut, Eskimo, Inuit-Inupiaq Greenland Widespread 50,000 in Greenland (2007 I. Larsen). 3,000 East Greenlandic, 44,000 West Greenlandic, 800 North Greenlandic. Total users in all countries: 57,000 1 (National). Statutory national language (1978, Home Rule Act No. 577 of 29 November, Article 9.1) Greenlandic Inuktitut, Grønlandsk Kalaallisut West Greenlandic (Kalaallisut), East Greenlandic (Tunumiit oraasiat), Thule Inuit (Avanersuarmiutut, North Greenlandic, “Polar Eskimo” (pej.), Polar Inuit). Dialects border on being different languages (1995 M. Krauss).
ikt Inuinnaqtun Eskimo-Aleut, Eskimo, Inuit-Inupiaq Canada Northwest Territories: Beaufort sea, Mackensie river mouth east into Nunavut; Victoria Island area, Kugluktuk, Umingmatok, Bathurst Inlet, and Iquluktuuttraq communities, east to King William Island, and Boothian and Melville peninsula settlements; Hudson Bay northwest coast 1,020 (2016 census) 2 (Provincial). Statutory provincial working language in NWT (1988, NWT Official Languages Act, Chapter 56 (Supplemented), Section 4), restricted official use. Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Inuvik Native Western Canada Inuktun, Western Canadian Inuit, Western Canadian Inuktitut Inuinnaqtun, ᐃᓄᐃᓐᓇᖅᑐᓐ‎ (Inuvialuktun) Natsilingmiutut (Natsilik, Netsilik, Netsilik Inuit), Siglitun (Inuvialuktun, Siglit), Inuinnaqtun. The names of the sub-dialects of Inuinnaqtun are: Kangiryuarmiutun, Coppermine, Bathurst, and Cambridge. The names of the sub-dialects of Natsilingmiutut are: Natsilik, Arviligjuaq, and Utkuhikhalik. A member of macrolanguage Inuktitut [iku].
ike Inuktitut, Eastern Canadian Eskimo-Aleut, Eskimo, Inuit-Inupiaq Canada Newfoundland and Labrador, Nunavut, and Quebec provinces: Hudson Strait, east through Nunavut, southern Baffin Island; northern coastal settlements in Quebec, and along North Atlantic coast 35,200 (2016 census) 2 (Provincial). Statutory provincial language in Nunavut Territory (1988, Inuit Language Protection Act, Chapter 17). Statutory provincial working language in NWT (1988, NWT Official Languages Act, Chapter 56 (Supplemented), Section 4), restricted official use Canadian Inuit, Inuit, Inuit of Quebec, “Eastern Arctic Eskimo” (pej.), “Eastern Canadian Eskimo” (pej.) ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ‎ (Inuktitut) Quebec-Labrador Inuktitut (“Labrador Eskimo” (pej.), Labrador Inuktitut, Labrador Inuttitut, “Quebec Eskimo” (pej.), Rigolet Inuktitut, Tarramiut), Rigolet Inuktitut, Kivalliq, Baffin Inuktitut (Mittimatalik). A member of macrolanguage Inuktitut [iku].
esi Inuktitut, North Alaskan Eskimo-Aleut, Eskimo, Inuit-Inupiaq Canada Northwest Territories: Mackenzie delta region, Aklavik and Inuvik areas 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Aklavik Inupiaq, Inupiat, North Alaskan Inupiat, “Eskimo” (pej.) West Arctic Inupiatun (Bulkley Valley, Mackenzie Delta Inupiatun, Mackenzie Inupiatun, Western Iñupiaq), North Slope Inupiaq.
esk Inupiatun, Northwest Alaska Eskimo-Aleut, Eskimo, Inuit-Inupiaq United States Alaska: Bering Strait, Kobuk and Noatak rivers, and Seward Peninsula 5,580 (2010 census), decreasing. All Inuit languages: 75,000 out of 91,000 in the ethnic group (1995 M. Krauss). Census lists this as Eskimo. Ethnic population: All Inupiatun: 13,500 (includes [esi]) (Golla 2007) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Chinik Eskimo Community (Golovin), King Island Native Community, Native Village of Brevig Mission, Native Village of Council, Native Village of Diomede, Native Village of Koyuk, Native Village of Mary’s Igloo, Native Village of Shaktoolik, Native Village of Shishmaref, Native Village of Teller, Native Village of Unalakleet, Native Village of Wales, Native Village of White Mountain, Nome Eskimo Community, Village of Solomon Eskimo, Inupiatun, Northwest Alaska Inupiat, Seward Peninsula Inupiaq Seward Inupiaq, King Island Inupiaq, Bering Strait Inupiaq, Qawiaraq, Diomede Inupiaq, Wales Inupiaq. A member of macrolanguage Inupiaq [ipk].
ess Yupik, Central Siberian Eskimo-Aleut, Eskimo, Yupik Russian Federation Chukotka autonomous district: Bering Sea coast, Wrangel island; Providenie region, Chaplino, Novoe Chaplino, Provideniya, and Sireniki villages 200 in Russian Federation (Dorais 2010). Ethnic population: 1,200 (Dorais 2010) 7 (Shifting) Asiatic Yupik, Bering Strait, Siberian Yupik, Yoit, Yuit, Yuitsky, Yuk Aiwanat, Noohalit (Peekit), Wooteelit, Chaplino.
ynk Yupik, Naukan Eskimo-Aleut, Eskimo, Yupik Russian Federation Chukotka autonomous district: Lavrentiya, Nunyamo, and Uelen villages 60 (Dorais 2010). Ethnic population: 450 (Dorais 2010) 8a (Moribund) Naukan, Naukanski, Nevuqaq 60%–70% intelligibility of the Chaplino dialect of Central Siberian Yupik [ess].
ess Yupik, Saint Lawrence Island Eskimo-Aleut, Eskimo, Yupik United States Alaska: Gambell, Savoonga on Saint Lawrence Island 1,000 in United States (Dorais 2010). Ethnic population: 1,400 (Dorais 2010). Total users in all countries: 1,200 5 (Developing). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Native Village of Gambell, Native Village of Savoonga Bering Strait Yupik, Central Siberian Yupik, Saint Lawrence Island Eskimo, Siberian Yupik, Sivuqaghmiistun, Yoit, Yuit Yupik Chaplino. Chaplino and Naukan have 60%–70% mutual intelligibility.
ysr Yupik, Sirenik Eskimo-Aleut, Eskimo, Yupik Russian Federation Chukotka autonomous district: Chukot peninsula, Sireniki village No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Vyie, died in 1997 (Dorais 2010) 10 (Extinct) Old Sirenik, Sirenik, Sirenik Eskimo, Sirenikski, Vuteen
esu Yupik, Central Eskimo-Aleut, Eskimo, Yupik, Alaskan Yupik United States Alaska: Delta area, Nunivak Island, Unalakleet to Bristol Bay coast to Unalakleet on Norton Sound; inland along Kuskokwim, Nushagak, and Yukon rivers; Chevak (Cup’ik dialect) 10,000 (Dorais 2010). Ethnic population: 25,000 (Dorais 2010) 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Akiachak Native Community, Akiak Native Community, Algaaciq Native Village (St. Mary’s), Asa’carsarmiut Tribe, Chevak Native Village, Chinik Eskimo Community (Golovin), Chuloonawick Native Village, Curyung Tribal Council, Egegik Village, Ekwok Village, Emmonak Village, Holy Cross Village, Igiugig Village, Iqurmuit Traditional Council, Kasigluk Traditional Elders Council, Kokhanok Village, Levelock Village, Manokotak Village, Naknek Native Village, Native Village of Aleknagik, Native Village of Chuathbaluk (Russian Mission; Kuskokwim), Native Village of Eek, Native Village of Ekuk, Native Village of Elim, Native Village of Georgetown, Native Village of Goodnews Bay, Native Village of Hamilton, Native Village of Hooper Bay, Native Village of Kipnuk, Native Village of Kongiganak, Native Village of Kwigillingok, Native Village of Kwinhagak (Quinhagak), Native Village of Marshall (Fortuna Ledge), Native Village of Mekoryuk, Native Village of Napaimute, Native Village of Napakiak, Native Village of Napaskiak, Native Village of Nightmute, Native Village of Nunam Iqua, Native Village of Nunapitchuk, Native Village of Paimiut, Native Village of Pitka’s Point, Native Village of Saint Michael, Native Village of Scammon Bay, Native Village of Tuntutuliak, Native Village of Tununak, New Koliganek Village Council, New Stuyahok Village, Newhalen Village, Newtok Village, Nunakauyarmiut Tribe, Organized Village of Kwethluk, Orutsararmuit Native Village (Bethel), Oscarville Traditional Village, Pilot Station Traditional Village, Platinum Traditional Village, Portage Creek Village (Ohgsenakale), South Naknek Village, Stebbins Community Association, Traditional Village of Togiak, Tuluksak Native Community, Twin Hills Village, Umkumiute Native Village, Village of Alakanuk, Village of Aniak, Village of Atmautluak, Village of Bill Moore’s Slough, Village of Chefornak, Village of Clarks Point, Village of Crooked Creek, Village of Iliamna, Village of Kalskag, Village of Kotlik, Village of Lower Kalskag, Village of Ohogamiut, Village of Red Devil, Village of Sleetmute, Village of Stony River, Yupiit of Andreafski Central Alaskan Yupik, Kuskokwim Eskimo Nunivak Island, General Central Yupik, Hooper Bay-Chevak (Chevak Yupik, Hooper Bay-Chevak Yupik), Unaliq, Egegik. 3 quite distinct dialects.
ems Yupik, Pacific Gulf Eskimo-Aleut, Eskimo, Yupik, Alaskan Yupik United States Alaska: Prince William Sound area, Tatitlek, Chenega Bay, Cordova, a few in Valdez; Kenai peninsula southwest coast, Cook Inlet entrance, Nanwalek, Port Graham, and Seldovia 200 (Dorais 2010). Ethnic population: 3,500 (Dorais 2010) 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Chignik Bay Tribal Council, Chignik Lake Village, Ivanoff Bay Village, Kaguyak Village, Native Village of Afognak, Native Village of Akhiok, Native Village of Chenega (Chanega), Native Village of Chignik Lagoon, Native Village of Eyak (Cordova), Native Village of Kanatak, Native Village of Karluk, Native Village of Larsen Bay, Native Village of Nanwalek (English Bay), Native Village of Ouzinkie, Native Village of Perryville, Native Village of Pilot Point, Native Village of Port Graham, Native Village of Port Heiden, Native Village of Port Lions, Native Village of Tatitlek, Ninilchik Village, Seldovia Village Tribe, Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak, Tangirnaq Native Village, Ugashik Village, Village of Old Harbor Aleut, Alutiiq, Chugach Eskimo, Koniag-Chugach, Pacific Yupik, South Alaska Eskimo, Sugcestun, Sugpiak Eskimo, Sugpiaq Eskimo, Suk Sugpiaq Chugach, Koniag.
eya Eyak Eyak-Athabaskan United States Alaska: Copper river mouth No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Marie Smith Jones, died in January 2008 (2008 BBC News). Ethnic population: 50 (1995 M. Krauss) 9 (Dormant). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310)
nav Navajo Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Apachean United States Arizona: northeast; Colorado; New Mexico: northwest; Utah: southeast 167,000 (2015 census). 7,600 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 266,000 (Ichihashi-Nakayama et al 2007) 6b* (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Colorado River Indian Tribes of the Colorado River Indian Reservation (Arizona and California), Navajo Nation (Arizona; New Mexico; Utah) Diné, Navaho Diné Bizaad, Naabeehó bizaad
apj Apache, Jicarilla Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Apachean, Apache United States New Mexico: Dulce area 510 (2015 census), decreasing. Ethnic population: 3,100 (Golla 2007). All Apache varieties: 13,270 (2000 census) 7 (Shifting). Language of registered tribe: Jicarilla Apache Nation Hikariya, Hoyero, Jicarilla Abáachi, Ollero Abáachi mizaa
apk Apache, Kiowa Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Apachean, Apache United States Oklahoma: Caddo county No known L1 speakers. Last fluent speaker died in 2008 (Morgan 2012). L2 users: 0. Ethnic population: 1,000 (1977 SIL) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Apache Tribe of Oklahoma Na’isha, Plains Apache
apl Apache, Lipan Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Apachean, Apache United States New Mexico: Mescalero Reservation No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the 1980s (1981 R. W. Young) 9 (Dormant) Lipan
apm Apache, Mescalero-Chiricahua Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Apachean, Apache United States New Mexico: Mescalero Reservation; Oklahoma: some Chiricahua at Fort Sill 1,500 (Golla 2007). 1,500 Mescalero in New Mexico, 3 Chiricahua in Oklahoma (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: More than 3,000 Mescalero (Golla 2007). 175 Chiricawa, including 149 in New Mexico (2000 census) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Mescalero Apache Tribe of the Mescalero Reservation, San Carlos Apache Tribe of the San Carlos Reservation Ndee bizaa Chiricahua (Aiaho, Chiricagua, Chishi), Mescalero (Faraones). Little dialectal variation between Chiricahua and Mescalero. Mostly a distinction in tribal identity (Golla 2007).
apw Apache, Western Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Apachean, Apache United States Arizona: several reservations east central 14,000 (Golla 2007). 6,000 on San Carlos, 7,000 on Fort Apache Reservation (White Mountain Apache Tribe); smaller numbers at Tonto, Camp Verde, and Fort McDowell reservations (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 20,200 (Ichihashi-Nakayama et al 2007) 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: San Carlos Apache Tribe of the San Carlos Reservation, Tonto Apache Tribe of Arizona, White Mountain Apache Tribe of the Fort Apache Reservation, Yavapai-Apache Nation of the Camp Verde Indian Reservation Coyotero, Nnee biyáti’ Ndee biyáti’ Cibecue, San Carlos, Tonto, White Mountain.
dgr Dogrib Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan Canada Northwest Territories, between Great Slave lake and Great Bear lake. 6 communities: Bechoko, Whati (formerly Lac la Martre), Gameti, Wekweti, Detah, and Ndilo (a subcommunity of Yellowknife). Rae is center. Detah and Ndilo host the Weledeh dialect 1,650 (2016 census). 250 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 3,220 (2018) 6b (Threatened). Statutory language of provincial identity in NWT (1988, NWT Official Languages Act, Chapter 56 (Supplemented), Section 4), restricted offical use. Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Dechi Laot’i, Dog Rib Rae, Gameti, Wha Ti, Yellowknives Dene Flanc-de-chien, Thlingchadine Tlicho Weledeh, Central Dogrib. Detah-Ndilo dialect developed from intermarriage between Yellowknife Subdivision of the Dëne [chp] and Dogrib. Lexical similarity: 84% with Southern Slavey [xsl], 82% with Northern Slavey [scs].
aht Ahtena Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan United States Alaska: Cantwell, Chickaloon, and Copper river above Eyak river mouth, upper Susitna and Nenana drainages, 8 total communities; Washington state 45 (2015 census). Ethnic population: 500 (1995 M. Krauss) 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Cheesh-Na Tribe, Chickaloon Native Village, Gulkana Village, Knik Tribe, Mentasta Traditional Council, Native Village of Cantwell, Native Village of Chitina, Native Village of Gakona, Native Village of Kluti Kaah (aka Copper Center), Native Village of Tazlina Ahtna, Atna, Atnakenaege’, Copper River, Mednovskiy
bcr Babine Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan Canada British Columbia province: scattered. Bulkley river and Burns lake areas(Wetsuset’en dialect); Lake Babine and Takla Lake communities (Babine Proper dialect) 430 (FPCC 2014). 295 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). 100 fluent speakers and 100 passive speakers of Wetsuwet’en. 200 speakers of all degrees of fluency of Babine Proper (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 3,410 (FPCC 2014) 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Burns Lake, Hagwilget Village, Lake Babine, Nee-Tahi-Buhn, Skin Tyee, Takla Lake, Wet’suwet’en, Witset, Yekooche Babine Carrier, Lake Babine, Nadot’en, Nat’oot’en, Northern Carrier Nedut’en Wetsuset’en (Babine-Witsuwit’en, Bulkley Lakes, Witsuwit’en), Babine Proper, Takla, Francois Lake.
bea Beaver Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan Canada British Columbia and Alberta provinces: Chateh (Assumption) on Hay river, and Prophet river south of Fort Nelson 160 (FPCC 2014). 450 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 1,560 (FPCC 2014) 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Beaver, Blueberry River, Doig River, Halfway River, Horse Lake, Prophet River, Saulteau, West Moberly Castor, Dane-zaa, Dane-zaa Záágé, Danezaa, Dunne-za, Dunneza Danezaa ZaageɁ‎ (Danezaa Zaage)
clc Chilcotin Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan Canada British Columbia province: west of Williams Lake. 7 reserve communities: Alexandria, Anahim, Nemiah, Redstone, Stone, Toosey, Ulkatcho 860 (FPCC 2014). 760 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). 100 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 4,350 (FPCC 2014) 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Alexis Creek, Tl’etinqox Government, Toosey, Xeni Gwet’in First Nations Government, Yunesit’in Government Nenqayni Ch’ih, Tzilkotin Tŝinlhqot’in
ing Degexit’an Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan United States Alaska: Anvik, Athapaskans, and Shageluk at Holy Cross, below Grayling on the Yukon river 15 (2015 census). Ethnic population: 280 (Golla 2007) 8b (Nearly extinct). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Anvik Village, Shageluk Native Village, Village of Stony River Deg Xit’an, “Ingalik” (pej.), “Ingalit” (pej.) Deg Xinag
chp Dene Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan Canada Northern Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, southeastern Northwest Territories (Snowdrift and Fort Resolution), Fort Smith, Fort Chipewyan, Wolliston Post, Buffalo Narrows, Brochet, and some communities in Reindeer Lake 10,700 (2016 census) 6b* (Threatened). Recognized language (1988, NWT Official Languages Act, Chapter 56 (Supplemented), Section 4), restricted official use. Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Athabasca Chipewyan, Barren Lands, Birch Narrows, Black Lake, Buffalo River Dene, Chipewyan Prairie, Clearwater River Dene, Cold Lake, Deninu K’ue, English River, Fond du Lac, Fort McKay, Fort McMurray, Hatchet Lake, K’atlodeeche, Lutsel K’e Dene, Northlands Denesuline, Salt River, Sayisi Dene, Smith’s Landing, Yellowknives Dene Dëne Súline, “Chipewyan” (pej.) Dënesųłıné Yellowknife.
gwi Gwich’in Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan Canada Northwest Territories: Aklavik, Inuvik, Tsiigehtchic, Fort McPherson; Yukon Territory: Old Crow 260 in Canada (2016 census). Ethnic population: 1,900 (Krauss 2007). Total users in all countries: 560 7 (Shifting). Statutory language of provincial identity in NWT (1988, NWT Official Languages Act, Chapter 56 (Supplemented), Section 4). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Gwichya Gwich’in, Inuvik Native, Tetlit Gwich’in, Vuntut Gwitchin Kutchin, Loucheux, Takudh, Tukudh Dinju Zhuh K’yuu Fort Yukon Gwich’in, Arctic Village Gwich’in, Western Canada Gwich’in (Loucheux, Takudh, Tukudh), Arctic Red River.
gwi Gwich’in Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan United States Alaska: Arctic village, Birch Creek, Chalkyitsik, Circle, Fort Yukon, and Venetie; on Yukon river and tributaries 300 in United States (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,000 (Krauss 2007) 7 (Shifting). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Beaver Village, Birch Creek Tribe, Chalkyitsik Village, Circle Native Community, Native Village of Fort Yukon, Native Village of Venetie Tribal Government (Arctic Village and Village of Venetie) Dinju Zhuh K’yuu, Kutchin Arctic Red River, Arctic Village Gwich’in, Fort Yukon Gwich’in, Western Canada Gwich’in (Loucheux, Takudh, Tukudh).
haa Han Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan Canada Yukon territory: Dawson City 7 in Canada (Krauss 1997). Ethnic population: 300 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Dawson, Han-Kutchin, Hän, Moosehide, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in
haa Han Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan United States Alaska: Eagle; Yukon river near Alaska-Canada border 12 in United States (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 50 (Golla 2007). Total users in all countries: 19 8b (Nearly extinct). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Native Village of Eagle Dawson, Han-Kutchin, Hän, Moosehide Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in
hoi Holikachuk Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan United States Alaska: Grayling village on lower Yukon river No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker, Wilson Deacon, died in 2012. Ethnic population: 200 (Golla 2007) 9 (Dormant). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Organized Village of Grayling (aka Holikachuk) Innoko None known. Reportedly similar to Koyukon [koy].
koy Koyukon Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan United States Alaska: Koyukuk and middle Yukon rivers 65 (2015 census). Ethnic population: 2,300 (Golla 2007) 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Allakaket Village, Beaver Village, Evansville Village (aka Bettles Field), Galena Village (aka Louden Village), Hughes Village, Huslia Village, Koyukuk Native Village, Manley Hot Springs Village, Native Village of Ruby, Native Village of Stevens, Native Village of Tanana, Nulato Village, Rampart Village, Village of Kaltag Ten’a Denaakk’e Upper Koyukon, Central Koyukon, Lower Koyukon. Reportedly similar to Holikachuk [hoi].
kuu Kuskokwim, Upper Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan United States Alaska: Upper Kuskokwim, McGrath, Nikolai, and Telida rivers 40 (Golla 2007). 3 households (1997). Ethnic population: 160 (Golla 2007) 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: McGrath Native Village, Nikolai Village, Takotna Village, Telida Village, Village of Stony River Kolchan, McGrath Ingalik
srs Sarsi Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan Canada Alberta province: Calgary area 80 (2016 census). A small number of semi-speakers and passive speakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 600 (1977 SIL) 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Tsuut’ina Sarcee, Tsuu T’ina, Tsúùtínà
sek Sekani Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan Canada British Columbia province: Beaver community of Prophet River, Fort McLeod, Iskut Tahltan community, Ware 30 (FPCC 2014). 240 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). L2 users: 0 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,410 (FPCC 2014) 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: McLeod Lake, Tsay Keh Dene Tsek’ehne, Tsek’hene Tse’khene
tcb Tanacross Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan United States Alaska: Dot Lake, Tanacross, Upper Tanana area, Healy Lake, and Tok 60 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 220 (Golla 2007) 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Healy Lake Village, Native Village of Tanacross, Village of Dot Lake Nee’anděg’ Healy Lake, Mansfield-Ketchumstuck. Little dialect variation. Mansfield-Ketchumstuck is most important politically and numerically. Reportedly most similar to Upper Tanana [tau], but with different tone systems.
tfn Tanaina Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan United States Alaska: Cook Inlet and adjacent area 90 (2015 census). Ethnic population: 900 (Golla 2007) 7 (Shifting). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Eklutna Native Village, Kenaitze Indian Tribe, Knik Tribe, Lime Village, Native Village of Tyonek, Ninilchik Village, Nondalton Village, Pedro Bay Village, Village of Red Devil, Village of Salamatoff, Village of Stony River Dena’ina, Kinayskiy Kenai Peninsula, Upper Inlet, Coastal-Inland, Stoney River.
taa Tanana, Lower Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan United States Alaska: Tanana river below Fairbanks, Minto, and Nenana 15 (Krauss 2007). Ethnic population: 400 (Krauss 2007) 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Native Village of Minto, Nenana Native Association Tanana, Tanana Athabaskan Chena, Salcha-Goodpaster.
tau Tanana, Upper Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan Canada Yukon territory: Beaver Creek 10 in Canada (Krauss 1997). Ethnic population: 40 (Krauss 1997) 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: White River Nee’aaneegn’
tau Tanana, Upper Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan United States Alaska: upper Tanana river area, Northway, Tetlin, and Tok villages 100 in United States (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 300 (Golla 2007). Total users in all countries: 110 7 (Shifting). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Native Village of Tetlin, Northway Village Nee’aaneegn’ Nabesna, Tetlin, Northway, Scottie Creek.
crx Carrier Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan, Carrier Canada British Columbia province: Stuart and Trembleur lake area 680 (FPCC 2014). 1,380 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 9,350 (FPCC 2014) 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Burns Lake, Cheslatta Carrier, Lheidli T’enneh, Lhoosk’uz Dene, Lhtako Dene, Nadleh Whuten, Nak’azdli Whut’en, Nazko, Saik’uz, Stellat’en, Takla Lake, Tl’azt’en, Toosey, Ulkatcho, Yekooche Central Carrier, Dakelhne, Porteur, Takelne, Takulie Dakelh Necoslie, Pinchie, Tachie, Grand Rapids, Middle River, Portage.
caf Carrier, Southern Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan, Carrier Canada British Columbia province: west of Quesnel and south of Cheslatta lake, Anahim Lake-Ulkatcho, toward the Fraser river and tributaries 500 (1987 SIL). 2,060 identified in 2001. Census does not separate Babine [bcr], Central Carrier [crx], and Southern Carrier. All Athapaskan L1 speakers in Canada 17,400 (2016 census) 8a (Moribund) Cheslatta, Prince George, Stoney Creek, Nautley, Stellaquo. Lexical similarity: 90% with Central Carrier [crx].
scs Slavey, North Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan, Slavey-Hare Canada Northwest Territories: Mackenzie district, middle Mackenzie River from Fort Norman north, around Great Bear Lake; Colville Lake, Deline, Fort Good Hope, Norman Wells, and Tulita in Mackenzie Mountains; Yellowknife 770 (2016 census). Bearlake dialect: 580; Hare dialect: 145; Mountain dialect: 100 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,950 (Golla 2007). Bearlake dialect: 1,070. Hare dialect: 710. Mountain dialect: 170 (Golla 2007) 6b (Threatened). Statutory language of provincial identity in NWT (1988, NWT Official Languages Act, Chapter 56 (Supplemented), Section 4). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Behdzi Ahda’, Deline, Fort Good Hope, Nahanni Butte, Ross River, Tulita Dene, Yellowknives Dene Dene, Dené, Esclave du Nord, Mackenzian, “Slave” (pej.), “Slavi” (pej.) Satúotine Yatí Hare, Bearlake, Mountain Slavey. North and South Slavey [xsl] form a chain of related varieties. A member of macrolanguage Slave [den].
xsl Slavey, South Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan, Slavey-Hare Canada Alberta province: Hay River area and Steen River-May Creek watershed; British Columbia province: Fort Nelson-Snake river area; Northwest Territories: Mackenzie district, Great Slave Lake, upper Mackenzie River 950 (2016 census). Ethnic population: 3,600 (1995 M. Krauss) 7 (Shifting). Statutory language of provincial identity in NWT (1988, NWT Official Languages Act, Chapter 56 (Supplemented), Section 4), restricted official use. Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Acho Dene Koe, Deh Gáh Got’ie Dene, Dene Tha’, Fort Nelson, Jean Marie River, K’atlodeeche, Ka’a’gee Tu, Liidlii Kue, Pehdzeh Ki, Ross River, Sambaa K’e, West Point, Yellowknives Dene Acha’otinne, Dene, Dene Tha’, Denetha, Dené, Esclave du Sud, Mackenzian, “Slave” (pej.), “Slavi” (pej.) Deh Gáh Ghotie Zhatie In North [scs] and South Slavey dialect continuum which includes Hare, Bear Lake, Mountain, South Slavey, northern Alberta Slavey and Fort Nelson Slavey. A member of macrolanguage Slave [den].
kkz Kaska Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan, Tahltan Canada British Columbia province: Dease Lake, Fireside, Good Hope Lake, Lower Post, Muncho Lake; Yukon territory: Lower Post, Ross River, Watson Lake 16 (FPCC 2014). 62 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 540 (FPCC 2014) 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Dease River, Kwadacha, Liard, Ross River Caska, Eastern Nahane, Kaska Dena, Nahane, Nahani Danezāgé’ None known. High intelligibility of Tahltan [tht] and Sekani [sek].
tgx Tagish Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan, Tahltan Canada Yukon territory: some at Carcross No known L1 speakers. The last known fluent speaker, Lucy Wren, died in 2008. Ethnic population: 400 (Krauss 1997) 9 (Dormant). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Carcross/Tagish, Kwanlin Dun Dene K’e
tht Tahltan Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan, Tahltan Canada British Columbia province: Telegraph Creek, Iskut 45 (FPCC 2014). 60 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 2,460 (FPCC 2014) 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Iskut, Tahltan Nahanni, Tāltān None known. Mutually intelligible of Kaska [kkz].
ttm Tutchone, Northern Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan, Tuchone Canada Yukon territory: Carmacks, Mayo-Stewart, Selkirk-Pelly, White River, and Whitehorse areas 220 (2016 census). Ethnic population: 1,100 (Golla 2007) 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Nacho Nyak Dun, Little Salmon/Carmacks, Selkirk, White River Selkirk, Tutchone du Nord
tce Tutchone, Southern Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Northern Athabaskan, Tuchone Canada Yukon territory: Aishihik, Burwash Landing, Champagne, Haines Junction, Kloo Lake, Klukshu, Lake Laberge, and Whitehorse settlements 70 (2016 census). Ethnic population: 1,400 (Golla 2007) 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Aishihik, Champagne, Champagne and Aishihik, Kluane, Kwanlin Dun, Ta’an Kwach’an Tutchone du Sud
hup Hupa Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Pacific Coast Athabaskan, California Athabaskan United States California: Hoopa Valley Reservation, northwest 31, all users. L1 users: 1 (2015 Oregon Public Broadcasting), decreasing. L2 users: 30 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 2,000 (Hinton 2007) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Blue Lake Rancheria, Hoopa Valley Tribe Hoopa, Na:tinixwe Mixine:whe’ Whilkut.
ktw Kato Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Pacific Coast Athabaskan, California Athabaskan United States California: Laytonville Reservation northwest No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in the 1960s. A few have fragmentary memories of the language (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 92 (1982 SIL) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Cahto Indian Tribe of the Laytonville Rancheria, Round Valley Indian Tribes-Round Valley Reservation Batem-Da-Kai-Ee, Cahto, Kai Po-Mo, Tlokeang
mvb Mattole Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Pacific Coast Athabaskan, California Athabaskan United States California: north No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in the 1950s 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria
wlk Wailaki Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Pacific Coast Athabaskan, California Athabaskan United States California: north No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in the 1960s (2015 L. Stansberry) 10 (Extinct). Language of registered tribe: Grindstone Indian Rancheria of Wintun-Wailaki Indians of California, Round Valley Indian Tribes-Round Valley Reservation, Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians of California Upper Eel River
gce Galice Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Pacific Coast Athabaskan, Oregon Athabaskan United States Oregon: southwest No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Hoxie Simmons, died in 1963 (Mithun 1999) 10 (Extinct). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation
ctc Chetco Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Pacific Coast Athabaskan, Oregon Athabaskan, Tolowa-Chetco United States Oregon: south coast No known L1 speakers. There were 4 known speakers in 1964 (Mithun 1999). The last first-language speaker died before 1990 (Golla 2011). Ethnic population: 100 (1977 SIL) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria, Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation
tol Tolowa Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Pacific Coast Athabaskan, Oregon Athabaskan, Tolowa-Chetco United States California: Smith River Rancheria, near Crescent City No known L1 speakers (Golla 2011), but emerging L2 speakers. The last fluent speaker may have died before 1990 (Golla 2011). Ethnic population: 1,000 (2000 A. Yamamoto) 9 (Reawakening). Language of registered tribe: Big Lagoon Rancheria, Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria, Elk Valley Rancheria, Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Smith River
coq Coquille Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Pacific Coast Athabaskan, Oregon Athabaskan, Tututni-Chasta Costa-Coquille United States Oregon: southwest No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in mid-1970s 10 (Extinct). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation, Coquille Indian Tribe Chasta Costa, Ko’kwel, Miluk, Mishikhwutmetunee, Tutuni-Chasta Costa-Coquille, Upper Coquille
tuu Tututni Eyak-Athabaskan, Athabaskan, Pacific Coast Athabaskan, Oregon Athabaskan, Tututni-Chasta Costa-Coquille United States Oregon: southwest 3 (2017) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation Lower Rogue River Upper Coquille (Coquille, Flores Creek), Tututni, Euchre Creek, Chasta Costa (Shasta Costa).
tli Tlingit Eyak-Athabaskan, Tlingit Canada British Columbia province: Atlin; Yukon territory: Carcross, Teslin 2 in Canada (FPCC 2014). 7 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 400 (FPCC 2014) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Carcross/Tagish, Kwanlin Dun, Taku River Tlingit, Teslin Tlingit Inland Tlingit, Kolosch, Kolosh, Thlinget, Tlinkit, Łingít
tli Tlingit Eyak-Athabaskan, Tlingit United States Alaska: Carcross-Tagish inland, Ketchikan south to Yakutat north 1,240 in United States (2015 census), decreasing. 500 fluent speakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 10,000 (1995 M. Krauss). Total users in all countries: 1,242 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Angoon Community Association, Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes, Chilkat Indian Village (Klukwan), Chilkoot Indian Association (Haines), Craig Community Association, Douglas Indian Association, Hoonah Indian Association, Ketchikan Indian Corporation, Klawock Cooperative Association, Organized Village of Kake, Organized Village of Saxman, Petersburg Indian Association, Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Skagway Village, Wrangell Cooperative Association, Yakutat Tlingit Tribe Kolosch, Kolosh, Thlinget, Tlinkit Łingít Northern Tlingit, Transitional Southern Tlingit, Sanya-Henya Tlingit, Tongass.
cui Cuiba Guajiboan Venezuela Apure state: upper Capanaparo river area and Riecito tributary 440 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Nearly all monolingual. Ethnic population: 450 (Crevels 2012) 5* (Developing). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4), The Amorua dialect of Cuiba [cui] is listed separately in the statute Cuiva, Kuiva Chiricoa, Amaruwa (Amorua), Masiguare, Siripu, Yarahuuraxi-Capanapara, Mella, Ptamo, Sicuane (Sicuari).
cui Cuiba Guajiboan Colombia Arauca department: Cravo Norte municipality; Casanare department: Betania, El Merey, Esmeralda, Mochuelo, San José de Ariporo, and Santa María on Capanaparo river and tributaries; Vichada department: Meta river south bank 2,200 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). 1,500 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 2,450 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 2,640 5* (Developing) Cuiva, Hiwi, Kuiva, Maiben Cuiba-Wámonae Chiricoa, Masiware (Masiguare), Chiripo (Siripu, Wupiwi), Yarahuuraxi-Capanapara, Mayayero, Mochuelo-Casanare-Cuiba, Tampiwi (Mariposas), Amaruwa (Amorua). 8 dialects in Venezuela and Colombia.
guo Guayabero Guajiboan Colombia Guaviare and Meta departments: upper Guaviare river 1,000 (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 1,120 (Crevels 2012) 5 (Developing) Cunimía, Jiw, Mítua, Mítus
guh Guahibo Guajiboan, Guajibo Colombia Arauca, Casanare, Guainía, Guaviare, Meta, and Vichada departments: plains region, border areas 23,000 in Colombia (Arango Ochoa and Sánchez Gutierrez 1998). 9,200 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 23,000 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 35,000 6a (Vigorous) Goahibo, Goahiva, Guaigua, Guajibo, Guayba, Hiwi, Jive, Wahibo, Wahivo, “Sicuani” (pej.), “Sikuani” (pej.) Hivi Guahibo (Sikuani), Amorua (Rio Tomo Guahibo), Tigrero, Vichadeño. Guahiban languages may not be within Arawakan.
guh Guahibo Guajiboan, Guajibo Venezuela Amazonas, Apure, and Bolívar states; Upper Orinoco and Meta rivers, Orinoco river from Caicaro de Orinoco 12,000 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). 37% urban (2001 census). Ethnic population: 14,800 (Crevels 2012) 6b* (Threatened). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) Guajibo, Hivi, Hiwi, Jivi, Jiwi, Sikuani, Wahibo
mbn Macaguán Guajiboan, Guajibo Colombia Arauca department: Puerto Rondon and Tame municipalities; Casanare department: Hato Corozal municipality; Casanare river, other scattered locations 300 (Civallero 2008). Most are monolingual. Ethnic population: 440 (Crevels 2012) 6b* (Threatened) Agualinda Guahibo, Hitnü, Jitnu, Macaguane, Macaguane-Hitnu None known. Unintelligible to other Guahibo variety speakers.
gob Playero Guajiboan, Guajibo Colombia Arauca department: Venezuela border, Arauca river banks from Arauca to Gaviotas Island 150 in Colombia (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 160 (Crevels 2007). Total users in all countries: 350 6b (Threatened) Guahibo Playero, Pepojivi, Rio Arauca Guahibo None known. Low intelligibility of other Guahibo.
gob Playero Guajiboan, Guajibo Venezuela Apure state: western zone, to north of Arauca river and Colombian Pepojivi settlements 200 in Venezuela (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 200 (Crevels 2007) 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) Guahibo Playero, Pepojivi
kbc Kadiwéu Guaykuruan, Guaykurú Brazil Mato Grosso do Sul state: Serra da Bodoquena area; 3 villages 1,590 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 1,630 (2006 FUNASA) 6a (Vigorous) Cadiuéu, Caduvéo, Ediu-Adig, Ejiwajigi, Kadiweo, Mbaya-Guaikuru
moc Mocoví Guaykuruan, Southern Argentina Chaco and Santa Fe provinces 2,780 (Crevels 2012). A few elderly monolinguals. Ethnic population: 15,800 (Crevels 2012) 6b (Threatened) Mbocobí, Mocobí, Mokovi
plg Pilagá Guaykuruan, Southern Argentina Chaco province; Formosa province: Bermejo and Pilcomayo river valleys; Salta province 3,490 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 4,470 (Crevels 2012) 6b (Threatened) Pilaca Toba-Pilagá (Sombrero Negro), Chaco Pilagá. Intelligibility between dialects needs investigation.
tob Toba Guaykuruan, Southern Argentina Chaco province: Bermejito, Castelli, Fontana, La Leonesa, Las Palmas, Miraflores, Pampa del Indio, Pcia, Resistencia, Roca, Saenz Peña, San Martín, Tres Isletas; Corrientes province; Formosa province: El Colorado, Misión Laishí, San Carlos; Santa Fe province: Rosario 30,400 in Argentina (Crevels 2012). No monolinguals. Ethnic population: 69,500 (2004 INDEC). Total users in all countries: 31,580 6b (Threatened) Chaco Sur, Namqom, Qoml’ek, Toba Qom, Toba Sur Qom Southeast Toba, Northern Toba, Toba Sur, Toba-Pilagá (Toba Sombrero negro, Toba del Oeste).
tob Toba Guaykuruan, Southern Bolivia Tarija department: Pilmacayo river, between Villa Montes and Paraguay border No known L1 speakers in Bolivia. The Toba speakers were pushed out of Bolivia to neighboring countries by 1936 (Crevels 2007) 9 (Dormant) Namqom, Qom, Qoml’ek
tob Toba Qom Guaykuruan, Southern Paraguay San Pedro department: Boquerón-Arasapety and Urukuy-Las Palmas; Presidente Hayes department: Cerrito-Cerriteño, Cerrito-Río Verde, Cerrito-Rosarino, Naiñec, and San José 1,180 in Paraguay (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,500 (Crevels 2012) 6b* (Threatened). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) Emok-Lik, Namqom, Qom, Qom-Lik, Qoml’ek, Takshika, Toba-Qom
hdn Haida, Northern Haida Canada British Columbia province: Haida Gwaii islands, Masset village 2 in Canada (FPCC 2014). 7 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 4,550 (FPCC 2014). Total users in all countries: 6 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Old Massett Village Council Masset Xaad Kil None known. Borderline inherent intelligibility with Southern Haida [hax]. A member of macrolanguage Haida [hai].
hdn Haida, Northern Haida United States Alaska: Craig, Hydaburg, Kasaan, Ketchikan, and Prince of Wales island south tip; panhandle south tip 4 in United States (2017). Ethnic population: 130 (Golla 2007). 600 (1995 M. Krauss) 8b (Nearly extinct). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310) Xaad Kil, Xaat Kíl
hax Haida, Southern Haida Canada British Columbia province: Haida Gwaii islands, Skidegate 7 (FPCC 2014). 6 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). L2 users: 0. Ethnic population: 500 (Golla 2007) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Skidegate Xaaydaa Kil Skidegate, Masset. Borderline intelligibility with Northern Haida [hdn]. A member of macrolanguage Haida [hai].
amr Amarakaeri Harákmbut Peru Madre de Dios region: Madre de Dios and Colorado rivers 1,910 (2007 census). Includes Huachipaeri [hug]. Ethnic population: 2,090 (2013 Ministerio de Educación). Includes Huachipaeri [hug] 6b* (Threatened) Amaracaire, Amarakaire, Arakmbut, Arakmbut Háte, Harakmbut, Haté, Kareneri, Kochimberi, Küpondirideri, Wakitaneri, Wintaperi, “Mashco” (pej.) aratbuten hua’a Kisambaeri.
hug Huachipaeri Harákmbut Peru Cusco region: Keros and upper Madre de Dios rivers 310 (2000). Ethnic population: 2,090 (2013 Ministerio de Educación). Includes Amarakaeri [amr] 6b (Threatened) Huachipaire, Wachipaeri, Wacipaire, “Mashco” (pej.) Huachipaire, Sapiteri, Toyeri (Toyoeri, Tuyuneri), Arasairi (Arasa, Arasaeri, Arasaire, Araza, Arazaire, Careneri). Reportedly similar to Amarakaeri [amr]. Sapiteri integrating with Amarakaeri. Toyeri is similar to Sapiteri. Some Kisambaeri (Amarakaeri dialect) integrated with the Toyeri and others with Sapiteri. Manuquiari may be a subgroup of Toyeri or Huachipaeri. Pukirieri may be a subgroup of Toyeri or Arasairi. Arasairi is distinct from Amarakaeri or Huachipaeri; similar to Sapiteri.
hve Huave, San Dionisio del Mar Huavean Mexico Oaxaca state: Juchitán district, San Dionisio del Mar; southeast coast 2,550 (2005 census). 1 monolinguals 7 (Shifting) Huave del Este Ombeyajts None known. 98% intelligibility of Santa María del Mar Huave [hvv], 88% of San Mateo del Mar Huave [huv].
hue Huave, San Francisco del Mar Huavean Mexico Oaxaca state: Juchitán district, old and new San Francisco del Mar; southeast coast 620 (2000 census). Ethnic population: 3,900 (1990 census) 7 (Shifting) Huave del Este Ombeyajts None known. 38% intelligibility of San Mateo del Mar Huave [huv]. Most divergent variety of Huave. Only fishermen tested, who were familiar with other varieties.
huv Huave, San Mateo del Mar Huavean Mexico Oaxaca state: San Mateo del Mar; southeast coast 11,000 (2005 census). 1,550 monolinguals 5 (Developing) Huave del Oeste Ombeayiüts None known. Very limited intelligibility of other Huave varieties; 88% of San Dionisio del Mar [hve].
hvv Huave, Santa María del Mar Huavean Mexico Oaxaca state: Santa María del Mar; southeast coast 500 (1993 SIL) 7 (Shifting) Huave del Oeste, Ombeayiüts None known. Very limited intelligibility of other Huave, although most similar to San Dionisio [hve].
chr Cherokee Iroquoian United States Oklahoma: Cherokee Reservation; North Carolina: Great Smokey Mountains area 1,520 (2018 Cherokee Nation Tribal Survey). Spoken by 1,200 of the 124,000 member Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma, by 217 of the 8,600 members of the Eastern Band of Cherokees in North Carolina, by 101 of the 8,000 members of the United Keetoowah Band of Oklahoma and Arkansas. 130 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 376,000 (2018 Cherokee Nation Tribal Survey) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Cherokee Nation, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma Aniyunwiya, Tslagi Tsalagi, ᏣᎳᎩ ᎦᏬᏂᎯᏍᏗ‎ (Tsalagi Gawonihisdi) Elati (Eastern Cherokee, Lower Cherokee, Underhill Cherokee), Keetoowah (Kituhwa, Middle Cherokee), Otali (Overhill Cherokee, Upper Cherokee, Western Cherokee), Overhill-Middle Cherokee.
cay Cayuga Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Five Nations-Huronian-Susquehannock, Five Nations-Susquehannock Canada Ontario province: Grand River, Six Nations Reserve 40 in Canada (2016 census). Ethnic population: 3,000 (Yamamoto 2007). Total users in all countries: 46 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Lower Cayuga, Six Nations of the Grand River, Upper Cayuga Gayogo̱hó:nǫ’
cay Cayuga Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Five Nations-Huronian-Susquehannock, Five Nations-Susquehannock United States New York: Cattaraugus Reservation 6 in United States (2010 census), decreasing. Ethnic population: 45 (2000 census) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Cayuga Nation, Seneca-Cayuga Nation Gayogo̱hó:nǫ’
ono Onondaga Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Five Nations-Huronian-Susquehannock, Five Nations-Susquehannock Canada Ontario province: Six Nations Reserve 40 in Canada (Golla 2007). Total users in all countries: 52 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Bearfoot Onondaga, Onondaga Clear Sky, Six Nations of the Grand River Onandaga, Ongwehonhwe Onoñda’géga’
ono Onondaga Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Five Nations-Huronian-Susquehannock, Five Nations-Susquehannock United States New York: south of Syracuse 12 in United States (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,600 (Golla 2007) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Onondaga Nation Onandaga, Ongwehonhwe, Onoñda’géga’
see Seneca Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Five Nations-Huronian-Susquehannock, Five Nations-Susquehannock Canada Ontario: Six Nations Reserve, near Brantford No known L1 speakers in Canada. Ethnic population: 900 (2013) 9 (Dormant). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Konadaha Seneca, Niharondasa Seneca, Six Nations of the Grand River Onödowá’ga:
see Seneca Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Five Nations-Huronian-Susquehannock, Five Nations-Susquehannock United States New York: Allegheny, Cattaraugus, and Tonawanda reservations 100 in United States (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 900 (2000 census). 6,240 (1997 W. Chafe) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Seneca Nation of Indians, Seneca-Cayuga Nation, Tonawanda Band of Seneca, Niharondasa Seneca Onödowá’ga:
moh Mohawk Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Five Nations-Huronian-Susquehannock, Five Nations-Susquehannock, Mohawk-Oneida Canada Ontario province: Six Nations Reserve, Tyendinaga Reserve on Bay of Quinte near Kingston, and a small settlement at Wahta Mohawk Territory east of Georgian Bay; Quebec province: Caughnawaga and Oka near Montreal 990 in Canada (2016 census). Ethnic population: 24,000 (1999 SIL). Total users in all countries: 3,040 (as L1: 2,940; as L2: 100) 6b (Threatened). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Bay of Quinte Mohawk, Lower Mohawk, Mohawks of Akwesasne, Mohawks of Kahnawá:ke, Mohawks of Kanesatake, Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, Six Nations of the Grand River, Upper Mohawk, Wahta Mohawk, Walker Mohawk Kanien’kehaka Kanien’kéha
moh Mohawk Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Five Nations-Huronian-Susquehannock, Five Nations-Susquehannock, Mohawk-Oneida United States New York: Saint Regis Reservation, north 2,050 in United States, all users. L1 users: 1,950 in United States (2015 census). L2 users: 100 (2011 M. Mithun). Ethnic population: 6,000 (1999 SIL) 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Kanien’kéha, Kanienkehaka
one Oneida Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Five Nations-Huronian-Susquehannock, Five Nations-Susquehannock, Mohawk-Oneida Canada Ontario province: Six Nations Reserve 55 in Canada (2016 census). Ethnic population: 3,000 (Golla 2007). On Thames River near London, Ontario. Total users in all countries: 67 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Oneida, Oneida Nation of the Thames, Six Nations of the Grand River
one Oneida Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Five Nations-Huronian-Susquehannock, Five Nations-Susquehannock, Mohawk-Oneida United States New York: central; Wisconsin: east 12 in United States (Golla 2007). No reliable estimates for number of speakers in New York state (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 11,000 (Golla 2007). At Green Bay, Wisconsin 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Oneida Nation of New York, Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin
wya Wyandot Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Five Nations-Huronian-Susquehannock, Huronian, Huron-Petun Canada Quebec province: Wendake community No known L1 speakers in Canada. The last speakers survived into the 1960s 9 (Dormant). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Nation Huronne Wendat Wendat
wya Wyandot Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Five Nations-Huronian-Susquehannock, Huronian, Huron-Petun United States Oklahoma: Wyandotte, northeast No known L1 speakers in United States, but emerging L2 speakers. Last speaker died about 1960 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 3,600 (Golla 2007). Total users in all countries: none known 9 (Reawakening). Language of registered tribe: Wyandotte Nation Wendat, Wyandotte, Wyendat Huron, Wyandot.
ntw Nottoway Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Tuscarora-Nottoway United States Virginia: Southampton county No known L1 speakers. The last known speaker, Edith Turner, died in 1838 9 (Dormant)
tus Tuscarora Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Tuscarora-Nottoway Canada Ontario province: Six Nations Reserve No known L1 speakers in Canada. The last speaker in Canada, Helen Salter, died in December 1995 (Skutnabb-Kangas 2000) 9 (Dormant). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Six Nations of the Grand River, Tuscarora
tus Tuscarora Iroquoian, Northern Iroquoian, Tuscarora-Nottoway United States New York: Tuscarora Reservation near Niagara Falls; North Carolina: east 2 in United States (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,200 (1997 M. Mithun) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Tuscarora Nation of New York Skarohreh Ska:rù:rę’
ark Arikapú Jabutian Brazil Rondônia state; Rio Branco headwaters, Guaporé tributary No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker likely survived into the 2010s. Ethnic population: 30 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Aricapú, Mashubi, Maxubí
jbt Jabutí Jabutian Brazil Rondônia state: Rio Branco Post 40 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 170 (Crevels 2012) 6b (Threatened) Djeoromitxí, Jabotí, Jeoromitxí, Quipiu, Yabutí
acs Acroá Jean, Central Brazil Bahia state No known L1 speakers. Probably extinct by the 20th century 10 (Extinct) Coroá
xkr Xakriabá Jean, Central Brazil Minas Gerais state No known L1 speakers. Became extinct in latter 19th century. Ethnic population: 7,670 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Chakriaba, Chicriaba, Chicriabá, Chikriaba, Shacriaba, Shakriabá, Shicriaba, Shicriabá, Xacriabá, Xikriabá
xav Xavánte Jean, Central Brazil Mato Grosso state: 6 noncontiguous reservations. 80 villages 19,000 (2010 census). 7,000 monolinguals 4 (Educational) A’uwe Uptabi, A’we, Akuên, Akwen, Awen, Chavante, Crisca, Pusciti, Shavante, Tapacua A’uwẽ
xer Xerénte Jean, Central Brazil Tocantins state: between Rio do Sono and Rio Tocantins 2,570 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,570 (Crevels 2012) 5 (Developing) Acuen, Akwen, Akwẽ-Xerente, Sherenté Akwẽ
apn Apinayé Jean, Northern Brazil Tocantins and Maranhão states, near Tocantinopolis; 6 villages 1,500 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,530 (2006 FUNASA) 5* (Developing) Afotigé, Aogé, Apinagé, Apinaié, Apinajé, Otogé, Oupinagee, Pinagé, Pinaré, Timbira Ocidentais, Uhitische, Utinsche, Western Timbira Apinayé
txu Kayapó Jean, Northern Brazil Mato Grosso and Pará states: Xingú Park, both sides of Xingú river, west up to the Iriri and tributaries; west bank to Fresco and Zinho rivers; 14 villages 7,270 (Crevels 2012). 19 communities in regular contact with outsiders; also 3–4 isolated Kayapó groups of 30–100 people (Crevels 2007). 3,950 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 7,270 (Crevels 2012) 5 (Developing) Cayapo, Kokraimoro, Mebêngokrê, Put Karot Xikrin (Diore, Xukru), Kararaó, Kayapó-Kradaú. Dialects only slightly different from village names.
kre Panará Jean, Northern Brazil Mato Grosso state: Parque Indígena do Xingú; Pará state: Terra Indígena Panará, on Iriri river 375 (2008 SIL). Ethnic population: 380 5* (Developing) Indios Gigantes, Kreen Akarore, Kren Akarore, Krenakarore, Krenakore, Krenhakarore Not a dialect of Kayapó [txu]; possibly more similar to Canela [ram].
suy Suyá Jean, Northern Brazil Mato Grosso state: Xingú Park, headwaters of Rio Culuene; Pará state: Terra Indígena Capoto or Jarina reservation, Kayapó villages (2002 ISA) 410 (Crevels 2012). 350 Suya (main dialect); 58 Tapayúna (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 410 (Crevels 2012). 350 Suya (main dialect); 58 Tapayúna (Crevels 2012). All Tapayuna speak their native language (Crevels 2007) 6a* (Vigorous) Kisêdjê, Mẽkisêdjê, Suiá Tapayúna (Beiço de Pau), Yaruma (Jarumá, Waiku).
ram Canela Jean, Northern, Timbira Brazil Maranhão state 2,500 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,500 (2006 FUNASA) 5* (Developing) Kanela Canela Apâniekra (Apânhecra, Apânjekra, Apânyekra, Canela Apanyekrá, Kanela Apanyekra), Ramkokamekra (Canela Ramkokamekrá, Kanela-Ramkokamekrá).
gvp Gavião, Pará Jean, Northern, Timbira Brazil Pará state: Kaikoture near Maraba; possibly in original locations in Maranhão state 970 (Crevels 2012). 480 Gavião Perkatêjê and 490 Pukobjê (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 970 (2006 ISA). 480 Parakatêjê and 470 Pukobjê (Crevels 2012) 7 (Shifting) Gavião Perkatêjê, Gavião do Mãe Maria, Gavião do Pará, Parakatêjê, Perkatêjê, Pukobjê None known. Related to Krinkati-Timbira [xri], Canela [ram], and Krahô [xra].
xra Krahô Jean, Northern, Timbira Brazil Maranhão and Tocantins states; 5 villages 2,180 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,180 (2006 FUNASA) 6a* (Vigorous) Craho, Craô, Kraô, Mehim None known. Different from Canela [ram], but may be able to use literature adapted from Canela. Lexical similarity: high with Apinaye [apn].
xre Kreye Jean, Northern, Timbira Brazil Maranhão and Pará states No known L1 speakers. Last speakers survived into the first decade of the 2000s. Ethnic population: 30 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Crange, Crenge, Crenye, Creye, Krem-Ye, Kren-Yê, Tage, Taze
xri Krikati-Timbira Jean, Northern, Timbira Brazil Maranhão state: Amarante municipality, Governador village 680 (2005 FUNASA). Ethnic population: 680 (2005 FUNASA) 6a* (Vigorous) Krikati-Gaviao, Krinkati-Gaviao, Krinkati-Timbira Krinkati (Karakati), Timbira. Krikati and Timbira are separate ethnic groups speaking related dialects.
xok Xokleng Jean, Southern Brazil Santa Catarina state: Itajaí river tributary 100 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 890 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) Aweikoma, Aweikoma-Kaingang, Botocudos, Bugres, Bugré, Kaingang de Santa Catarina, Laklanô, Shokléng, Xakléng, Xogléng, Xokré, Xokrén, Xokréng
kgp Kaingang Jean, Southern, Kaingang Brazil Paraná State: 9 reservations between Paranapena and Iguaçu rivers; Rio Grande do Sul state: 5 reservations of southeast dialect south of Uruguay river east of Passo Fundo river; southwest dialect on 7 reservations; east of Passo Fundo river; outskirts of cities in Rio Grande do Sul; Santa Catarina state: 8 reservations between Iguaçu and Uruguay rivers; São Paulo state: 3 reservations north of Paranapena river; Scattered 18,500 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 28,000 (Crevels 2012) 6b* (Threatened) Bugre, Caingang, Caingangue, Coroado, Coroados, Kanhgág Paraná Kaingang, Central Kaingang, Southwest Kaingang, Southeast Kaingang.
zkp Kaingáng, São Paulo Jean, Southern, Kaingang Brazil São Paulo No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the 1990s (1989 SIL) 10 (Extinct)
jic Tol Jicaquean Honduras Francisco Morazán department: Montaña de la Flor and Yoro 350 (1997). Ethnic population: 19,000 (2013 census) 7 (Shifting) Tolpan, Tolupan, Torrupan, “Jicaque” (pej.), “Xicaque” (pej.) Tol No distinct dialects. It may be distantly related to Subtiaba [sut] of Nicaragua (no remaining speakers), Malinaltepec Me’phaa [tcf] of Mexico, or the Hokan languages.
agr Awajún Jivaroan Peru Amazonas, Cajamarca, Loreto, and San Martin regions: upper west Marañon river area; Cahuapanas, Mayo, and Potro rivers 53,400 (2007 census), increasing. Ethnic population: 55,400 (2007 census) 4 (Educational) Aguajún, Aguaruna, Ahuajún, Awajunt Awajún
hub Wampís Jivaroan, Jívaro Peru Amazonas and Loreto regions: high jungle of the Andes along Morona and Santiago rivers 10,200 (2007 census). Ethnic population: 10,200 (2007 census) 5 (Developing) Huambisa, Huambiza, Wambisa Wampís None known. Reportedly similar to Aguaruna [agr] and Achuar-Shiwiar [acu].
acu Achuar-Shiwiar Jivaroan, Jívaro Ecuador Morona-Santiago province: Taisha canton, Huasaga; Pastaza province: Pastaza canton, Montalvo and Simón Bolívar communities. Between Conambo, Macuma, and Pindoyacu rivers, north to Achuar, Alto Corrientes, and Pindoyacu communities, south to Peru border 3,520 in Ecuador (Crevels 2012). 2,940 Achuar and 580 Shiwiar (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 6,200 (2012 UNSD). Total users in all countries: 7,940 5 (Developing) Achiar chícham, Achual, Achuale, Achuar, Achuar-Shiviar, Achuar-Shiwiara, Achuara, Achuare, Ashuar, Atchuara, Jivaro, Shiwiar chícham, Áints Achuár chícham
acu Achuar-Shiwiar Jivaroan, Jívaro Peru Loreto region: Ecuador border, between Morona and Tigre rivers 4,420 in Peru (2007 census). Majority are monolingual. Ethnic population: 11,100 (2007 census) 5 (Developing) Achual, Achuale, Achuar, Achuara, Achuár chícham, Jivaro, Maina Shiwiar, Achuar.
jiv Shuar Jivaroan, Jívaro Ecuador Morona-Santiago province: east of Cuenca city 42,300 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 61,900 (2012 UNSD) 5* (Developing). Recognized language (2008, Constitution, Article 2) Chicham, Chiwaro, Jivaro, Shuara, Siurra, Siwora, Xivaro, “Jibaro” (pej.) Shuar Chicham
vkm Kamakan Kamakanan, Kamakán Brazil Bahia state No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died by the 1960s (Loukotka 1968) 10 (Extinct) Ezeshio, Kamakán
kpj Karajá Karajá Brazil Mato Grosso, Pará, and Tocantins states: Bananal island, Araguaia river; possibly also Goias state 3,060 (Crevels 2012). Javaé 800, Karajá 2,250, Xambioá 10 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 4,010 (Crevels 2012). Javaé 1,210, Karajá 2,530, Xambioá 270 (Crevels 2012) 6b* (Threatened) Caraiauna, Carajá, Chambioa, Iny, Ynã Javaé (Javahe), Karajá (Carajá, Iny), Xambioá (Iraru Mahãdu, Ixybiowa, Karajá do Norte). Men and women speak different dialects.
xat Katawixi Katukinan Brazil Amazonas state: Canutama municipality; Jacareúba river 10 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 250 (Moore 2006) 8b (Nearly extinct) Catauichi, Catauixi, Catawishi, Catawixi, Jacareúba
kav Katukína Katukinan Brazil Acre No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the late 1970s (1976 SIL). Ethnic population: 450 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Catuquina, Katukina do Jutaí, Katukina do Rio Biá, Pedá Djapá, Pidá-Djapá, Tüküná Cutiadapa (Kutia-Dyapa).
kee Keres, Eastern Keresan United States New Mexico: Cochiti, San Felipe, Santa Ana, Santo Domingo, and Zia pueblos 6,680 (Golla 2007). Includes 500 Zia speakers, 390 Santa Ana, 2,340 San Felipe, 2,850 Santo Domingo, 600 Cochiti (Golla 2007). 2010 census lists 13,100 as Keres. Ethnic population: 8,100 (Golla 2007). Includes 1,200 Cochiti, 2,600 San Felipe, 650 Santa Ana, 2,850 Santo Domingo, 800 Zia 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Kewa Pueblo, Pueblo of Cochiti, Pueblo of San Felipe, Pueblo of Santa Ana, Pueblo of Zia Eastern Keres Pueblo, Rio Grande Keresan Cochiti, San Felipe, Santa Ana, Santo Domingo, Zia.
kjq Keres, Western Keresan United States New Mexico: north central 3,990 (Ichihashi-Nakayama et al 2007). Includes 1,930 Acoma, 2,060 Laguna (Ichihashi-Nakayama et al 2007); 2015 census lists 13,200 as Keres. Ethnic population: 10,700 (Ichihashi-Nakayama et al 2007). Includes 3,860 Acoma, 6,870 Laguna 7 (Shifting). Language of registered tribe: Pueblo of Acoma, Pueblo of Laguna Western Keres Pueblo Acoma, Laguna.
tow Jemez Kiowa-Tanoan United States New Mexico: north central 1,790 (Ichihashi-Nakayama et al 2007), decreasing. 6 monolinguals (1990). Ethnic population: 1,940 (Ichihashi-Nakayama et al 2007) 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Pueblo of Jemez Jemez Towa, Towa
kio Kiowa Kiowa-Tanoan United States Oklahoma: west central 400 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 6,000 (Golla 2007) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Cáuigù, Cáuijò:gyà, Gaigwu Cáuijògà
tew Tewa Kiowa-Tanoan United States Arizona: Hano and Hopi Reservation; New Mexico: Nambe, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, San Juan, Santa Clara, North of Santa Fe, and Tesuque pueblos 1,500 (Golla 2007), decreasing. 1,200 speakers in New Mexico, 300 in Arizona (Golla 2007). 18 monolinguals (1990 census). Ethnic population: 4,860 (Ichihashi-Nakayama et al 2007) 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Ohkay Owingeh, Pueblo of Nambe, Pueblo of Pojoaque, Pueblo of San Ildefonso, Pueblo of Santa Clara, Pueblo of Tesuque Tano Hano, Nambe, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, San Juan, Santa Clara, Tesuque.
twf Tiwa, Northern Kiowa-Tanoan, Tanoan United States New Mexico: north central 1,070 (Ichihashi-Nakayama et al 2007), decreasing. 998 Taos, 66 Picuris speakers (Ichihashi-Nakayama et al 2007). Picuris spoken by nearly all 230 members of the Picuris Pueblo. 800 Taos speakers out of 1,600 in the pueblo (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,830 (Golla 2007) 7 (Shifting). Language of registered tribe: Pueblo of Picuris, Pueblo of Taos Taos, Picuris. Taos and Picuris are not mutually intelligible (Golla 2007).
tix Tiwa, Southern Kiowa-Tanoan, Tanoan United States New Mexico: Isleta and Sandia pueblos, north and south of Albuquerque 1,600 (Golla 2007), decreasing. 1,500 Isleta, 100 Sandia speakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 4,500 (Golla 2007). Including 4,000 Isleta and 500 Sandia (Golla 2007) 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Pueblo of Isleta, Pueblo of Sandia, Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Sandia, Isleta (Isleta Pueblo).
pue Puelche Language isolate Argentina Chubut Province No known L1 speakers. The last L1 speaker was Trruúlmani, a woman who died in 1934 10 (Extinct) Gennaken, Gününa Küne, Northern Tehuelche, Pampa
vil Vilela Language isolate Argentina Chaco province: Resistencia; near Paraguay border No known L1 speakers. 20 speakers were reported in 1981. 2 semi-speakers remain (Crevels 2007). These semi-speakers are a brother and sister, known only by their initials, ML and GC. They were 74 and 70 in 2008 (Harrison et al 2008) 10 (Extinct)
yag Yámana Language isolate Argentina Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e Islas del Atlántico Sur province: Extreme south Isla Grande No known L1 speakers in Argentina. The last Yámana speaker in Argentina either died or relocated to Chile between 1965 and 1970 (Vidal 1999) 10 (Extinct) Háusi Kúta, Yahgan
caw Callawalla Language isolate Bolivia La Paz department: Charazani; highlands north of Lake Titicaca No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the first decade of the 2000s 9 (Dormant) Callahuaya, Kallawaya Seems to have Quechua affixes and syntactic patterns, but distinctive roots from a dialect of the extinct Puquina language.
caz Canichana Language isolate Bolivia El Beni department: Puerto del Carmen area No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the late 1990s. Ethnic population: 1,550 (2001 DNPI) 9 (Dormant) Kanichana None known. Reportedly of the Tucanoan family.
cyb Cayubaba Language isolate Bolivia El Beni department: Yakuma province; west of Mamore river, north of Santa Ana No known L1 speakers. Cayubaba ceased to spoken several generations ago (Crevels and Muysken 2012). Ethnic population: 650 (2006 PIB) 9 (Dormant) Cayuvava, Cayuwaba, Kayuvava
cax Chiquitano Language isolate Bolivia Santa Cruz department: Ángel Sandoval and Germán Busch, Chiquitos, Concepción, Florida, Lomerío, Ñuflo de Chávez, Roboré, San Ignacio, San Javier, San José, San Miguel, San Rafael, San Ramón, Santa Rosa de la Roca, and Velasco provinces 4,620 in Bolivia (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 47,100 (Adelaar 2004). Total users in all countries: 4,670 6b (Threatened) Besïro, Chikitano, Chiquito, Tarapecosi Concepción, San Ignacio de Velazco, San Javier (Javierano, Xavierano), Santiago, San Miguel.
ito Itonama Language isolate Bolivia El Beni department: Chumano, Huaracajes, La Selva, Magdalena, Nueva Calama, San Borja, San Ramón, Versalles. Itonamas river area 1 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,940 (2006 PIB) 8b (Nearly extinct) Machoto, Saramo None known. Ruhlen classifies it as Paezan.
lec Leco Language isolate Bolivia La Paz department: Apolo area, Karura, Candelaria, Tutilimundi, and Uyapi, Coroico river in Trapichiponte in KeleKelera, Pucasucho, Inca, Trinidad, Mulihuara, Chirimayo, Muiri, Ilipana Yuyo, Munaypata, Irimo, Correo, Santo Domingo. Lake Titicaca east; scattered on Mapiri-Kaka river 20 (2001 S. van de Kerke). Ethnic population: 4,190 (Crevels 2012) 8b (Nearly extinct) Leko, Rik’a
mzp Movima Language isolate Bolivia El Beni department: 18 de Noviembre, 20 de Enero, Bella Flor, Buen Día, Carmen de Iruyañez, Carnavales, Ipimo, Miraflores, Navidad, San Lorenzo, Santa Ana del Yacuma 1,170 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 12,200 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) None known. Reportedly Tucanoan.
yuz Yuracare Language isolate Bolivia El Beni and Cochabamba departments, primarily along Chapare river 1,810 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,830 (Crevels 2012) 7 (Shifting) Yura, Yurakare, Yurakaré Mansinyo, Soloto.
xwa Kwaza Language isolate Brazil Rondônia state: west of Vilhena, near Cuiabá-Porto Velho highway. Same reserve as Aikanãs [tba] and Latundês [ltn] 25 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 40 (Crevels 2012) 8b (Nearly extinct) Coaiá, Koaiá, Koaya, Quaiá
tba Aikanã Language isolate Brazil Rondônia, west of Vilhena, near Cuiabá-Porto Velho highway 150 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 200 (Crevels 2012) 6b (Threatened) Aikaná, Corumbiara, Huari, Kasupá, Kolumbiara, Mondé, Tubarão, Uari, Wari Masaká (Massaca), Tubanao.
atx Arutani Language isolate Brazil Roraima No known L1 speakers in Brazil. Last known speaker probably survived into the 2010s. Total users in all countries: none known 9 (Dormant) Anake, Aoaqui, Auakê, Auaqué, Awaikê, Awake, Oewaku, Orotani, Uruak, Urutaní
cax Chiquitano Language isolate Brazil Mato Grosso, border area with Bolivia, municipalities of Vila Bela, Cáceres and Porto Espiridião 50 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 740 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) Anenho, Linguará
gta Guató Language isolate Brazil Mato Grosso do Sul state: Paraguai river banks and up São Lourenço river, along Bolivian border 5 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 370 (2006 FUNASA) 8b (Nearly extinct)
fun Iatê Language isolate Brazil Alagoas state; Pernambuco State: Sertão, Águas Belas municipality, 2 villages 1,000 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,930 (Crevels 2012) 7 (Shifting) Carnijó, Fornió, Fulniô, Furniô, Yatê Fulniô, Yatê. Lexical similarity: 98% between Fulniô and Yatê dialects.
irn Irántxe Language isolate Brazil Mato Grosso state: Rio Cravari headwaters, Rio Sangue tributary, a tributary of Rio Juruena 90 (Crevels 2012). 10 Irántxe and 80 Münkü (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 360 (2006 ISA). 280 Irántxe and 80 Münkü (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) Iranche, Iranshe, Iranxe, Manoki, Münkü Münkü (Kenkü, Menku, Menky, Myky, Mynky, Myy), Irántxe.
kxo Kanoé Language isolate Brazil Rondônia state: Guaporé river 3 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 95 (Crevels 2007) 8b (Nearly extinct) Amniapé, Canoé, Canoê, Guarategaja, Guaratira, Guaratégaya, Kanoê, Kapishanã, Kapixana, Kapixaná, Koaratira
kzw Karirí-Xocó Language isolate Brazil Alagoas state No known L1 speakers. Spoken into last half of 20th century. Ethnic population: 1,470 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Cariri, Dzubukuá, Kariri Xucó, Karirí, Kipeá, Kiriri, Tumbulalá, Xocó, Xokó, Xokó-Karirí, Xukuru Kariri, Xukurú Kipeá (Quipea), Kamurú (Camuru), Sabujá (Pedra Branca). Other dialects or languages are even less well attested. Classified as Equatorial, Macro-Carib (Swadesh), Macro-Ge (1975 A. Rodrigues), Isolate (Larsen 1984).
xak Máku Language isolate Brazil Roraima territory, Uraricuera river No known L1 speakers in Brazil. The last speaker died in 2001 10 (Extinct) Maco, Macu, Maku, Makó, Makú, Máko
opy Ofayé Language isolate Brazil Mato Grosso do Sul state: Ivinhema, Vacaris, and Verde rivers; Brasilándia area 12 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 61 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) Ofaié, Ofaié-Xavante, Ofayé-Xavante, Opaié-Shavante, Opayé
oti Oti Language isolate Brazil São Paulo No known L1 speakers. Became extinct early in the 20th century 10 (Extinct) Chavante, Eochavante, Euchavante, Otí
paz Pankararú Language isolate Brazil Pernambuco and Alagoas states No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died in the 1960s. Ethnic population: 6,520 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Pancaru, Pancaré, Pankarará, Pankaravu, Pankaroru, Pankarú None known. Possibly related to Xukuru [xoo].
rkb Rikbaktsa Language isolate Brazil Mato Grosso and Amazonas states: confluence of Sangue and Juruena rivers, Japuira on the east bank of the Juruena between Arinos and Sangue rivers; Posto Escondido on Juruena west bank 700 km north. 9 villages, 14 settlements 40 (2010 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,120 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) Aripaktsá, Canoeiro, Erigbaagtsá, Erigpactsá, Erigpaktsá, Erikbaktsá, Erikbatsá, Erikpatsá, Orelhas de Pau, Rikpakcá, Rikpaktsá
tca Ticuna Language isolate Brazil Amazonas state: upper Solimões river area, more than 20 indigenous islands, more than 90 villages 35,000 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 35,000 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 48,580 5 (Developing) Du-ûgü, Duüxügu, Magüa, Tikuna, Tucuna, Tukuna ticunagaxũ
tpy Trumai Language isolate Brazil Mato Grosso state: Xingú Park, source of Xingú river, villages along banks 51 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 120 (Moore 2006) 8a (Moribund) None known. Ruhlen (1987) and others classify it as Equatorial.
tud Tuxá Language isolate Brazil Bahia and Pernambuco states No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in the 1960s (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 3,930 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Payacú, Rodela, Todela, Tusha, Tushá
uam Uamué Language isolate Brazil Pernambuco state: Floresta area No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in the 1960s (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,740 (Crevels 2007) 9 (Dormant) Aticum, Atikum, Huamuê, Wamoé
xoo Xukurú Language isolate Brazil Bahía state; Pernambuco state: Serra de Urubá (Arobá) near Cimbres city No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died in the 1960s (Meader 1978). Ethnic population: 2,650 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Ichikile, Kirirí, Kirirí-Xokó, Shukuru, Shukurú, Xucuru, Xukuru-Kariri
kut Kutenai Language isolate Canada British Columbia province: Columbia Lake, Saint Mary’s, Tobacco Plains (Upper Kutenai dialect); British Columbia province: Lower Kutenai at Creston (Lower Kutenai dialect) 25 in Canada (FPCC 2014). 20 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 1,150 (FPCC 2014). Total users in all countries: 245 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Chiniki, Lower Kootenay, Stoney, Tobacco Plains, Wesley Kootenai, Kootenay Ktunaxa Lower Kutenai, Upper Kutenai.
kuz Kunza Language isolate Chile Antofagasta region: El Loa province; Caspana, Peine, and Socaire (Salar de Atacama) No known L1 speakers. The last speakers either died or shifted entirely to Spanish by 1978. Ethnic population: 21,000 (2002 census) 9 (Dormant) Atacameño, Likan Antai, Likanantaí, Lipe, Ulipe None known. Classified as Macro-Chibchan.
yag Yámana Language isolate Chile Magallanes region: Patagonia area, Navarino island, Puerto Williams, Ukika hamlet 1 in Chile (2018). One elderly speaker in Puerto Williams, Cristina Calderón, age 89 (2018). Ethnic population: 70 (Crevels 2012) 8b (Nearly extinct) Tequenica, Yaghan, Yagán, Yahgan Háusi Kúta
ano Andoque Language isolate Colombia Amazonas department: Aduche tributary of Caquetá, 15 km downriver from Araracuara; Caquetá department: Solano municipality 370 (2007 B. Pencue), decreasing. 10,000 in 1908 (Landaburu 1979). 50 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 600 (Crevels 2012) 8b (Nearly extinct) Andoke, Businka, Cha’oie, Paasi-ahá, Paasiaja, Paatsiaja, Poosioho
kbh Camsá Language isolate Colombia Putumayo department: Sibundoy valley, near Ingas 4,000 (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 4,770 (Crevels 2012) 5* (Developing) Camëntxá, Coche, Kamemtxa, Kamsa, Kamse, Kamëntsa, Sibundoy, Sibundoy-Gaché Camënts̈á
con Cofán Language isolate Colombia Nariño department; Putumayo department: Orito, San Miguel, and Valle del Gamuéz. Colombia-Ecuador border area 380 in Colombia (Crevels 2012), decreasing. Many monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,140 (Crevels 2012) 6b (Threatened) A’i, A’ingae, Kofan, Kofane Aguarico, Santa Rosa.
tca Ticuna Language isolate Colombia Amazonas department: between Leticia and Perutate, north along the Amazon River 6,600 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 7,100 (Crevels 2012) 6a (Vigorous) Tikuna, Tucuna, Tukúna
con Cofán Language isolate Ecuador Napo province: near Santa Rosa de Sucumbíos, and down Aguarico river 130 km; Sucumbíos province; 5 main centers in Colombia and Ecuador border areas 640 in Ecuador (Crevels 2012), increasing. Many monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,080 (2012 UNSD). Total users in all countries: 1,020 5 (Developing) A’i, Kofane, Kofán A’ingae
auc Waorani Language isolate Ecuador Orellana province: south from Tiputini river, including portions of Yasuní National Park; Pastaza province: Arajuno and Pastaza cantons including a small group near Puyo community; Napo province; eastern jungle between Napo and Curaray rivers 1,650 (2004). Ethnic population: 2,420 (2010 census) 6b (Threatened) Huao, Huao Auca, Huaorani, Sabela, Wao, Wao Terero, Wao Tiriro, Waodäni, Waodäni Tededö, Waos, Waotededo, “Auca” (pej.) Wao Tededö
xin Xinca Language isolate Guatemala Jutiapa and Santa Rosa departments No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. Last fluent speakers probably died by the 1970s; some semi-speakers survived into the 2000s. Ethnic population: 16,200 (2003 census) 9 (Reawakening). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) Ikomagi, Jinca, Shinkan, Shinkan Complex, Sinca, Szinca, Xincan, Xinka, “Popoloco” (pej.) None known. Language may be related to Lenca [len].
wba Warao Language isolate Guyana Barima-Waini, Pomeroon-Supenaam, and Essequibo Islands-West Demerara regions: near the coast, mixed with Arawak [ake] and Carib [car] speakers Few speakers (Forte 1990). Ethnic population: 5,000 (2000 J. Forte) 8a (Moribund) Guarao, Guarauno, Warau, Warrau
tdm Taruma Language isolate Guyana Southern East Berbice-Corentyne and Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo regions, Guyana-Brazil border area, in the Wapishana [wap] language area 1 (2015) 8b (Nearly extinct) Aroaqui, Charuma, Saloema, Saluma, Taruamá
cuy Cuitlatec Language isolate Mexico Guerrero state: Balsas river No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in the 1960s (2017 (I. Maddieson) 10 (Extinct)
sei Seri Language isolate Mexico Sonora state: coast. 2 villages 900 (2007 SIL) 6b (Threatened) Comcaac, Comcáac, Comcáackg, Concaac, Concáac, Congcaac, Cuncaac, Komkak, Konkaak, Kunkaahac, Kunkaak, Könkáak Cmiique Iitom None known. A few linguists posited a relationship to Hokan [ppi].
avs Aushiri Language isolate Peru Loreto region: Escuelacocha, Napo river right bank tributaries No known L1 speakers. One semi-speaker reported on the Napo River in 2008 and another living near Iquitos (Crevels 2012) 10 (Extinct) A’éwa, Abijira, Auxira, Awshira, Vacacocha None known. Similar to Arabela [arl] (1987 M. Wise).
cbu Kandozi-Chapra Language isolate Peru Loreto region: Chapuli, Huitoyacu, Morona, and Pastaza rivers 3,260 (2007 census). Ethnic population: 3,260 (2007 census) 5 (Developing) Candoshi, Candoshi-Shapra, Candoxi, Kandoshi, Kandozi, Murato Chapara (Shapra), Kandoáshi (Kanduásh, Kánduash). May be distantly related to Arawakan; probably not Jivaroan.
myr Muniche Language isolate Peru Loreto region: Paranapura river No known L1 speakers (Michael et al 2013). Three semi-speakers, ages 60–90; 10 remember but not fluent (Michael et al 2013). The last known fluent speaker, Victoria Huancho Icahuate, died in the late 1990s 9 (Dormant) Munichi, Munichino, Otanabe, Otanave
omu Omurano Language isolate Peru Loreto region No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died by 1958 10 (Extinct) Humurana, Hunurana, Mayna, Numurana, Omurana, Roamaina, Umurano
trr Taushiro Language isolate Peru Loreto region: Aucayacu river and tributary 1 (2017 N. Casey). Ethnic population: 5 (2017) 8b (Nearly extinct) Pinche, Pinchi None known. Possibly Zaparoan. Ruhlen says related to Candoshi-Shapra [cbu].
tca Ticuna Language isolate Peru Loreto region: Chimbote to San Antonio do Iça in Brazil; northeast Amazon river area 6,980 in Peru (2007 census). Ethnic population: 6,980 (2007 census) 5 (Developing) Duuxugu, Tikuna, Tukuna
ura Urarina Language isolate Peru Loreto region: Urarinas district, Chambira, Pucayacu, and Urituyacu rivers 4,850 (2007 census). Women are monolingual. Ethnic population: 4,850 (2007 census) 5 (Developing) Cimarrón, Itucale, Itucali, Itukale, Kacha Edze, Kacha Ere, Oroarina, Shimacu, Simacu Oruarinya Several dialects with minor differences. Ruhlen and others classify it as Andean.
wba Warao Language isolate Suriname Nickerie district: near Guyana border 400 in Suriname (2005 J. Leclerc) 8a (Moribund) Guarao, Guarauno, Warrau
eus Basque Language isolate United States Scattered 1,860 in United States (2015 census) 5* (Dispersed) Euskara
cid Chimariko Language isolate United States California: northwest No known L1 speakers. Last speaker, Martha Zigler, died around 1950 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: No ethnic group members left (1997 K. Turner) 10 (Extinct)
ctm Chitimacha Language isolate United States Louisiana: south No known L1 speakers. Last speaker, Delphine Decloux, died in 1940 (Mithun 1999). Ethnic population: 300 (1977 SIL) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana Chetemacha
esq Esselen Language isolate United States California: central coast near Carmel No known L1 speakers. No native speakers survived into the twentieth century (Mithun 1999). Ethnic population: 80 (2000 A. Yamamoto) 9 (Dormant) Huelel
kyh Karok Language isolate United States California: northwest along Klamath river 12 (Golla 2007). 30 have some L2 fluency (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 340 (2000 census). 1,900 (2000 A. Yamamoto) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria, Karuk Tribe, Quartz Valley Indian Community of the Quartz Valley Reservation of California Karuk No significant dialect differences.
kla Klamath-Modoc Language isolate United States Oregon: east and north of Klamath and Agency lakes 6, all users. L1 users: No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Mabie Eggsman, died in 2003 (2003 L. Juillerat). L2 users: 6 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 170 (2000 census) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Klamath Tribes, Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma, Quartz Valley Indian Community of the Quartz Valley Reservation of California Klamath None known. Reportedly most similar to Molale [mbe].
kut Kutenai Language isolate United States Idaho: Flathead Reservation; Montana 220 in United States (2010 census), decreasing. Ethnic population: 360 (2000 census) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho Kootenai, Ktunaxa
mbe Molale Language isolate United States Oregon; Washington No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Fred Yelkes, died in 1958 (Wurm et al 1996) 10 (Extinct). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation, Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians Molala, Molalla, Molele
ncz Natchez Language isolate United States Louisiana (Taensa dialect); Mississippi (Taensa dialect); Oklahoma among Creeks and Cherokees 6, all users. L1 users: No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. The last speaker, Nancy Raven, died in 1957. L2 users: 6 (2011 H. Fields) 9 (Reawakening) Taensa.
sln Salinan Language isolate United States California: central coast No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died around 1960 (Mithun 1999). Ethnic population: 200 (1997 K. Turner) 9 (Dormant) Formerly 2 dialects, Antoniano and Migueleño. A few linguists have posited a relationship to Hokan.
sht Shasta Language isolate United States California: north No known L1 speakers (Golla 2011). The last fluent speaker, Clara Wicks, died in 1978 (Golla 2011) 10 (Extinct). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation, Quartz Valley Indian Community of the Quartz Valley Reservation of California Sastean, Shastan Formerly 4 dialects.
sis Siuslaw Language isolate United States Oregon: south coast No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the 1970s (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 100 (Golla 2007) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Coos; Lower Umpqua; and Siuslaw Indians of Oregon, Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation Lower Umpqua, Siuslawan
tqw Tonkawa Language isolate United States Oklahoma: central No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in the late 1960s (Pego 2001). Ethnic population: 200 (Golla 2007) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
tun Tunica Language isolate United States Louisiana: north central 32, all users. L1 users: No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. The last known native speaker, Sesostrie Youchigant (aka Sam Young), died in 1948 (1964 M. Haas). L2 users: 32 (2017 J. Maxwell) 9 (Reawakening). Language of registered tribe: Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe of Louisiana
was Washo Language isolate United States California; Nevada; southeast of Lake Tahoe 10 (1998 J. Brook). Several dozen fully fluent speakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,500 (Golla 2007) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, Susanville Indian Rancheria, Washoe Tribe (Nevada and California) Washoe
yuc Yuchi Language isolate United States Oklahoma: Bristow and Hectorsville, east central among Creek people, near Sapulpa 16, all users. L1 users: 4 (2016 R. Grounds). L2 users: 12 (2016 R. Grounds). Ethnic population: 1,500 (Golla 2007) 8b (Nearly extinct) Euchee, Tsoyaha, Uchean, Uchi, Yuchee, Zoyaha
zun Zuni Language isolate United States New Mexico: south McKinley County Reservation, south of Gallup 9,620 (2015 census), increasing. Few, if any, monolinguals (2000) 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Zuni Tribe of the Zuni Reservation Ashiwi, Shiwi, Zuñi Shiwi’ma
yau Yuwana Language isolate Venezuela Amazonas state: isolated groups on Iguana, an Asita river tributary, and on the Parucito, a Manapiare river tributary; Bolívar state: Kaima river, a Cuchivero river tributary 770 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 770 (Crevels 2012) 6a* (Vigorous). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) Chicano, Chikano, Ho, Hodï, Hoti, Jodi, Joti, Waruwaru, Yoana, Yuana None known. Linguistic similarities to Yanomamö [guu] and Piaroa [pid] (Salivan).
atx Arutani Language isolate Venezuela Bolívar state: Paraqua and Uraricáa rivers’ headwaters below Karum river area No known L1 speakers in Venezuela. Last known speaker probably survived into the 2010s. Ethnic population: 29 (2002 SIL) 9 (Dormant) Aoaqui, Auakê, Auaqué, Awaké, Oewaku, Uruak, Urutaní
xak Máku Language isolate Venezuela Amazonas state: San Fernando de Atabapo zone, between the Padamo and Cunucunuma rivers No known L1 speakers in Venezuela. The last speaker died in 2001. Total users in all countries: none known 10 (Extinct) Maku, Makú, Máko
spc Sapé Language isolate Venezuela Bolívar state: 3 small settlements on Karuna and Paragua rivers No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker died in 2004. Ethnic population: 20 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Caliana, Chirichano, Kaliána, Kariana None known. Some lexical correspondences with Warao [wba]. Greenberg classified it provisionally as Macro-Tucanoan.
wba Warao Language isolate Venezuela Delta Amacuro, Monagas, and Sucre states: Orinoco river delta 32,400 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 36,000 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 32,800 6a (Vigorous). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) Guarao, Guarau, Guarauno, Warau, Warrau
len Lenca Lencan Honduras Comayagua, Francisco Morazán, Intibucá, La Paz, Lempira, and Valle departments No known L1 speakers. Last fluent speaker probably died by the 1970s (Campbell et al 1978). Some semi-speakers (Adelaar 2007). Ethnic population: 454,000 (2013 census) 9 (Dormant) None known. Some considered it Macro-Chibchan.
mjd Maidu, Northwest Maiduan United States California: Butte, and Yuba counties, Feather river, Oroville area. Ethnic group scattered No known L1 speakers. Survived into the 2000s. Ethnic population: 200 (1977 SIL) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Enterprise Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California, Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria, Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California, Round Valley Indian Tribes-Round Valley Reservation Concow, Holólupai, Konkau, Konkow, Koyoomk’awi, Koyoongk’awi, Maiduan, Mechoopda, Meidoo, Michopdo, Nákum, Secumne, Sekumne, Tsamak, Yuba, “Digger” (pej.) None known. A separate language from other Maidu varieties.
nsz Nisenan Maiduan United States California: central foothills of the Sierras No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in the 1980s (Golla 2011) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians-Shingle Springs Rancheria (Verona Tract), United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria of California Neeshenam, Nishinam, Pujuni, Southern Maidu, Wapumni None known. Distinct from other Maidu varieties.
nmu Maidu, Northeast Maiduan, Maidu United States California: Plumas and Lassen counties, northern Sierras No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker, Farrell Cunningham, died in 2013 (2013 J. Little). Only a few semispeakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 110 (2000 census) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California, Greenville Rancheria, Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California, Susanville Indian Rancheria Maidu, Maidu Proper, Mountain Maidu, Májdy
vmv Maidu, Valley Maiduan, Maidu United States California: Chico No known L1 speakers (2000). Extinct by the twenty-first century 10 (Extinct) Chico, Chico Maidu
plu Palikúr Maipurean, Northern, Eastern, Palikur Brazil Amapá state: Oiapoque municipality, Terra Indígena Uaçá I and II, in 10 villages; Urucauá river banks, right-bank tributary of the Uaçá between Uaçá and Curipi rivers 1,290 in Brazil (2010 IEPE). Ethnic population: 1,330 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 1,540 5* (Developing) Aukuyene, Aukwayene, Paikwene, Palicur, Palijur, Palikour, Paliku’ene, Palincur, Paricores, Paricuria, Parikurene, Parinkur-lene Pa’ikwaki
plu Palikúr Maipurean, Northern, Eastern, Palikur French Guiana Central coast and lower Oyapock river 250 in French Guiana (Queixalos 2000). No monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,500 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) Pa’ikwaki, Palicur, Palikour
arw Arawak Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Ta-Maipurean French Guiana Northeast and Cayenne area, Balaté, Larivot, Saint-Sabat, and Sainte-Rose de Lima communities 380 in French Guiana (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,500 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) Lokono
arw Arawak Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Ta-Maipurean Guyana Widespread. West coast and northeast along Corantyne river 1,500 in Guyana (Forte 1990). Ethnic population: 15,500. The ethnic group represents 33% of the Amerindians in Guyana 8a (Moribund) Arowak, Lokono
arw Arawak Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Ta-Maipurean Suriname Commewijne and Para districts: villages from coast to 30 km inland, mainly on the savanna 500 in Suriname (Crevels 2012). Very few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 2,000 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 2,510 8a (Moribund) Araguaco, Arahuaco, Arahuacos, Arawac, Arowak, Arrowukas, Aruak, Aruaqui, Arwuak, Lokono, Luccumi Lokono Dian
arw Arawak Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Ta-Maipurean Venezuela Bolívar and Delta Amacuro states; coastal area near Guyana 130 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 430 (2008). 230 of the ethnic group are monolingual in Spanish [spa], some in English [eng] 8a (Moribund) Arhwak, Arowak, Aruaco, Lokono
pbg Paraujano Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Ta-Maipurean Venezuela Zulia state: Lake Maracaibo, near Guajiro 20 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 11,200 (Crevels 2012) 8b (Nearly extinct). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) Anun, Añú, Parahujano Alile, Toa.
tnq Taíno Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Ta-Maipurean Puerto Rico Bayamon Municipality, southwest of San Juan on north coast; otherwise scattered No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker died no later than the late 19th century (Wahayona Campos Reyes 2004) 9 (Dormant) Taino
guc Wayuu Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Ta-Maipurean Colombia La Guajira department: Guajira peninsula, Caribbean coast 122,000 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 150,000 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 416,000 5* (Developing) Goajiro, Guajira, Guajiro, Uáira, Wahiro, Waiu, Wayu, Wayúu Wayuunaiki
guc Wayuu Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Ta-Maipurean Venezuela Mérida, Trujillo, and Zulia states: Guajira peninsula and surrounding Lake Maracaibo 294,000 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 294,000 (2001 census) 5* (Developing). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) Goajiro, Guajira, Guajiro, Wayuunaiki
cab Garifuna Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Ta-Maipurean, Iñeri Honduras Atlántida and Colón departments; Cortes department: north coast between Masca and Plaplaya in Gracias a Dios department; Islas de la Bahía (Roatan island) department; cities: La Ceiba, Puerto Cortés, San Pedro Sula, and Tegucigalpa; 37 villages 98,000 in Honduras (Rivas 1993). 100 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 43,100 (2013 census). Total users in all countries: 175,000 5* (Developing) Black Carib, Caribe, Central American Carib, Island Carib, Karif Garifuna Western Garifuna, Eastern Garifuna. Eastern Garifuna dialect is in Honduras and Nicaragua (leaves out, r, and tends to shorten words), Western Garifuna in Guatemala and Belize. Related to Island Carib [car], with Spanish [spa], English [eng], and French [fra] borrowings.
cab Garifuna Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Ta-Maipurean, Iñeri Belize Belize, Stann Creek, and Toledo districts: 6 villages 8,440 in Belize (2014 UNSD). Ethnic population: 15,100 (2013 census) 6b (Threatened) Caribe, Central American Carib, “Black Carib” (pej.), “Moreno” (pej.)
cab Garifuna Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Ta-Maipurean, Iñeri Guatemala Izabal department: Livingston and Puerto Barrios villages; northeast coast 3,560 in Guatemala (2002 census). Ethnic population: 5,040 (2003 census) 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) Black Carib, Caribe, Central American Carib, Garífuna
cab Garifuna Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Ta-Maipurean, Iñeri Nicaragua South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region: Orinoco village No known L1 speakers in Nicaragua (2012 R. Reeck). Ethnic population: 3,270 (2005 census) 9 (Dormant). Recognized language (1993, Official Language Use, Atlantic Autonomous Regions, Law No. 162, Article 4) Black Carib, Caribe, Central American Carib, “Moreno” (pej.)
aox Atorada Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Wapixana Guyana Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo region: Southwest, near Wapishana [wap] language area Few in Guyana 8a (Moribund) Ator’ti, Atorai, Dauri None known. Lexical similarity: 50% with Wapishana [wap], 20% with Mapidian [mpw].
mpw Mapidian Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Wapixana Brazil Roraima state: with the Waiwai [waw] 10 in Brazil (Moore 2006) 8b (Nearly extinct) Mahuayana, Maiopitian, Maopityan, Mawayana None known. Lexical similarity: 10% with Wapishana [wap] and 20% with Atorada [aox].
wap Wapishana Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Wapixana Guyana East Berbice-Corentyne and Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo regions: southwest, south of the Kanuku mountains, a few villages northwest of the Waiwai [waw] language area 6,000 in Guyana (2000 J. Forte). Ethnic population: 6,900 (Crevels 2007). Total users in all countries: 12,500 6b* (Threatened) Uapixana, Vapidiana, Wapichan, Wapichana, Wapisana, Wapishshiana, Wapisiana, Wapitxana, Wapixana Amariba. Lexical similarity: 10% with Mapidian [mpw].
aox Atorada Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Wapixana Brazil Roraima Few in Brazil (2000) 8a (Moribund) Ator’ti, Atorad, Atorai, Dauri
mpw Mapidian Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Wapixana Guyana Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo region No known L1 speakers in Guyana. The last speakers either died or moved to Brazil by the 1960s 10 (Extinct) Maiopitian, Maopidian, Maopityan, Mapidi, Mapidiana, Mawayana
wap Wapishana Maipurean, Northern, Maritime, Wapixana Brazil Roraima state: 23 indigenous lands 6,500 in Brazil (2000 ISA). Ethnic population: 7,000 (Crevels 2012) 7 (Shifting) Aruma, Uapixana, Vapidiana, Wapishiana, Wapisiana, Wapixiana, Wapixiána, Wapixána Amariba, Atorai.
rgr Resígaro Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon Peru Loreto region: Bora and Ocaina villages 1 (2017). Ethnic population: 37 (2007 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Resígero
bae Baré Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Central Upper Amazon, Baré Brazil Amazonas state: Xié river area 2 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,790 (Moore 2006) 8b (Nearly extinct) Balé
bae Baré Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Central Upper Amazon, Baré Venezuela Amazonas state: Maroa town; upper Río Negro from Brazil-Venezuela border to Casiquiare Canal, extreme southwest at Colombia border A few elders. 2 semi-speakers (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 2,820 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 2 8b (Nearly extinct) Arihini, Balé, Barauana, Barauna, Barawana, Cunipusana, Ihini, Maldavaca, Mitua, Yavita
bvv Baniva Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Central Upper Amazon, Yavitero Venezuela Amazonas state: Atabapo and Casiquiare regions; Colombia border area No known L1 speakers. Probably extinct by late 20th century 10 (Extinct) Abane, Avani, Ayane, Banibo, Baniva Yavitero Baniva, Quirruba.
yvt Yavitero Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Central Upper Amazon, Yavitero Venezuela Amazonas state: Yavita region No known L1 speakers. The last speaker survived into the 2000s 10 (Extinct) Paraene, Parene, Yavitano
tae Tariana Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Eastern Nawiki Brazil Amazonas state: Santa Rosa (Juquira), Iauarete, Periquitos, and Ji-Ponta on Middle Vaupés river 100 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,910 (2002 ISA) 8a (Moribund) Taliáseri, Tariano, Tariáno, Tarîna
tae Tariana Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Eastern Nawiki Colombia Vaupés department: lower Papurí No known L1 speakers in Colombia. Last known speaker in Colombia likely survived into the 1990s. Ethnic population: 450 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Tariano, Tariána
bwi Baniwa Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Eastern Nawiki, Karu Venezuela Amazonas state: Colombia border area, between Curipaco [kpc] and Guarequena [gae] language areas 610 in Venezuela (2007 SIL), decreasing. Ethnic population: 2,410 (2001 census). Total users in all countries: 6,420 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) Baniba, Banibo, Baniua do Içana, Baniva, Maniba The Carutana dialect is extinct. Related to Curripaco [kpc]. Groups on middle Içana and Ayarí rivers speak Baniwa: Hohodené, Kadaupuritana, Sucuriyu-Tapuya, Siusy-Tapuya, Irá-Tapuya, Kawá-Tapuya, Waliperedakenai (Ribeiro 1967).
bwi Baniwa Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Eastern Nawiki, Karu Brazil Amazonas state: Middle Içana river 5,810 in Brazil (Crevels 2012) 6b* (Threatened) Baniba, Baniua do Içana, Baniva, Dakenei, Issana, Kohoroxitari, Maniba, Wakuenai, Walimanai Carutana.
kpc Curripaco Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Eastern Nawiki, Karu Brazil Amazonas state: Içana 1,330 in Brazil (Crevels 2012) 7 (Shifting) Coripaco, Cumata, Curipaco, Ipeca, Ipeka-Tapuia, Koripako, Korispaso, Kuripako, Pacu, Paku-Tapuya, Palioariene, Pato Tapuia, Pato-Tapuya, Payualiene, Payuliene Ipeka-Tapuia, Korripako (Karupaka), Unhun (Cadauapuritana, Enhen), Waliperi (Veliperi).
kpc Curripaco Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Eastern Nawiki, Karu Colombia Guainía department: Barrio La Primavera and Inírida on Inírida and Isana rivers, headwaters of Río Negro; Vaupés department: Mitu and Papunahua minicipalities 7,000 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 7,830 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 12,070 5* (Developing) Baniva del Isana, Curipaco, Curripaco-Baniva, Karrupaku, Koripako, Kuripaco, Kurripaco, Kurripako, Kúrrim, Waquenia None known. Reportedly similar to Baniwa [bwi].
kpc Curripaco Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Eastern Nawiki, Karu Venezuela Amazonas state: San Fernando de Atabapo and Victorino zones 3,740 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 4,930 (Crevels 2012) 6b* (Threatened). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) Baniva-Kurripako, Baniwa del Isana, Curipaco, Kuripako, Kurripako, Wakuénai, Yaverete-Tapuya Ôjo-Kjárru, Âja-Kurri, Êje-Kjénim.
xir Xiriâna Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Unclassified Brazil Amazonas state: Demeni and Rio Negro tributaries, near Venezuela border No known L1 speakers. There were 200 monolingual speakers in 1960 (Migliazza and Grimes 1961), but the language became dormant by the 2000s. Ethnic population: 900 (2000) 9 (Dormant) Bahuana, Bahwana, Barauána, Chiriana, Chiriána, Shiriana, Shriana, Xiriana
ybn Yabaâna Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Unclassified Brazil Amazonas state: Marauia and Cauaboris rivers’ headwaters, tributaries of the left bank of Rio Negro No known L1 speakers. The last speaker either died or shifted entirely to Portuguese by 1986 (Rodrigues 1986). Ethnic population: 90 (1986 SIL) 9 (Dormant) Hobacana, Jabaana, Jabâ-ana, Yabarana, Yabaána
cbb Cabiyarí Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Western Nawiki Colombia Amazonas and Vaupés departments: Cananarí river area, tributary of the Apaporis and Vaupés 270 (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 310 (Crevels 2012) 7 (Shifting) Cabiuarí, Cabuyari, Cauyarí, Cuyare, Kabiyarí, Kauyarí, Kawiarí, Kawillary, Kawiri, Kawiyarí
ycn Yucuna Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Western Nawiki Colombia Amazonas department: Puerto Santander municipality, 3 enclaves; Ararcuara, La Pedrera on lower Caquetá, Leticia, Mirití-Paraná; Caqueta department: part of westernmost enclave 770 (Crevels 2012). 10 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 770 (Crevels 2012) 5* (Developing) Matapi, Yucuna-Matapí, Yukuna Yucuna None known. In some traditional ceremonies ritual language used, mostly unintelligible even to those who have learned it.
pio Piapoco Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Western Nawiki, Piapoco Colombia Guainía department: Guaviare south bank border areas; Vichada department: between Vichada and Guaviare rivers 4,930 in Colombia (2007 Moyano). Ethnic population: 4,930 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 6,680 5* (Developing) Piapoko, Tsáçe Wenewika None known. Very similar to Guarequena [gae] (Crevels 2007).
aca Achagua Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Western Nawiki, Piapoco Colombia Casanare department; Meta department: Upper Meta River, between Puerto López and Puerto Gaitán, El Turpial reservation, and Umapo community 250 (2000 M. Lozano), decreasing. Ethnic population: 280 (Crevels 2012) 6b (Threatened) Ajagua, Xagua None known. Reportedly similar to Piapoco [pio].
pio Piapoco Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Western Nawiki, Piapoco Venezuela Amazonas state: San Fernando de Atapapo area along the Orinoco. South of Vichada department 1,750 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,940 (2001 census) 6b* (Threatened). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) Amarizado, Dzaze, Enegua, Kuipaco, Piapoko, Piapoko Dejá, Tsáçe, Wenewika, Wenéwika, Yapoco
mht Mandahuaca Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Western Nawiki, Warekena Venezuela Amazonas state: Colombia border, extreme southwest on Baria river and Casiquiare canal, east of Baré [bae] language area No known L1 speakers. Last speakers may have survived into the 1990s. Ethnic population: The size of the ethnic group is not clear since the usually cited number of 3,000 (1975 G. Indigenista) probably includes Baré [bae], Baniva [bwi] and Mandahuaca (Crevels 2007) 10 (Extinct) Arihini, Bale, Cunipusana, Ihini, Maldavaca, Mandauaca, Mandauáca, Mandawaca, Mandawaka, Mandawáka, Mitua, Yavita
gae Guarequena Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Western Nawiki, Warekena Brazil Amazonas state: Rio Chié (Xié) and Içana; near Venezuelan border 20 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 810 (Crevels 2012) 8b (Nearly extinct) Arequena, Uarequena, Uerequema, Urequema, Warekéna, Werekena, Werikena
gae Guarequena Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Western Nawiki, Warekena Venezuela Amazonas state: Guzmán Blanco on San Miguel river below Maroa 160 in Venezuela (2001 census). Ethnic population: 510 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 180 8a (Moribund) Arequena, Guarekena, Uerequema, Urequema, Warekena
cni Asháninka Maipurean, Southern, Campa Peru Apurimac, Ayacucho, Cusco, Junin, and Ucayali regions: Apurimac, Ene, Perene, and Tambo rivers and tributaries 35,200 (2007 SIL). 2007 census lists 63,000, which includes all varieties of Ashaninka and Asheninka. Ethnic population: 35,200 (2007 SIL) 5* (Developing) Ashinanca, Asháninca, “Campa” (pej.), “Kampa” (pej.) Asháninka None known. Partially intelligible with Ashéninka varieties, Caquinte [cot] and Matsigenka [mcb].
cpc Ajyíninka Apurucayali Maipurean, Southern, Campa, Ashéninga Peru Huanuco, Pasco, and Ucayali regions: Apurucayali tributary, Pachitea river 4,000 (2000 SIL) 6b* (Threatened) Ashaninca, Ashéninca Apurucayali, “Apurucayali Campa” (pej.), “Axininka Campa” (pej.), “Campa” (pej.), “Kampa” (pej.) Ajyéninka None known. Somewhat intelligible with other varieties of Ashéninka.
cjo Ashéninka, Pajonal Maipurean, Southern, Campa, Ashéninga Peru Junin, Pasco, and Ucayali regions: central Gran Pajonal area 12,000 (2002 SIL). Ethnic population: 12,000 (2002 SIL) 6b (Threatened) Asheninka, Ashéninca, Atsiri, Pajonal, “Campa” (pej.)
prq Ashéninka, Perené Maipurean, Southern, Campa, Ashéninga Peru Junin region: upper Perené river 300 (Mihas 2014). Ethnic population: 5,500 (2001 SIL) 6b (Threatened) Asheninka, Perené Ashéninca, “Perené Campa” (pej.) None known. Phonological and grammatical differences from other Asheninka varieties.
cpu Ashéninka, Pichis Maipurean, Southern, Campa, Ashéninga Peru Pasco region: Pichis river and tributaries except Apurucayali 10,700 (2007 census). Includes Ajyninka Apurucayal [cpc] 5 (Developing) Asheninka, Pichis Ashéninca, “Pichis Campa” (pej.) Bajo Pichís. Somewhat intelligible with other Ashéninka languages. Bajo Pichis variety that is spoken on the Anacayali has many features of Pajonal Asheninka [cjo].
cpy Ashéninka, South Ucayali Maipurean, Southern, Campa, Ashéninga Peru Ucayali region: upper Ucayali river and tributaries 13,000 (2002 SIL). Ethnic population: 14,000 (2002 SIL) 5* (Developing) Asheninka None known. Most closely related to Pajonal Ashéninka [cjo].
cpb Ashéninka, Ucayali-Yurúa Maipurean, Southern, Campa, Ashéninga Brazil Acre state: border area with Peru, Juruá river between Amônia, Arara, and Breu tributaries; Tarauacá river, Envira tributary 810 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 870 (2004 CPIAC) 6a* (Vigorous) Campa, Kampa
cpb Ashéninka, Ucayali-Yurúa Maipurean, Southern, Campa, Ashéninga Peru Huanuco and Ucayali regions: Arruya, Cohengua, Inuya, Shahuaya, Sheshea rivers, Ucayali river tributaries of Pachitea, Yurúa river 7,000 in Peru (2001 SIL). Total users in all countries: 7,810 5* (Developing) Asheninka, Ucayali Ashéninca None known. Somewhat intelligible with other Ashéninka varieties.
cox Nanti Maipurean, Southern, Campa, Ashéninga Peru Cusco region: headwaters of Camisea and Timpia rivers 94 (2007 census). Ethnic population: 450 (Crevels 2012) 6b (Threatened) None known. Most closely related to Matsigenka [mcb], but have remained separate.
not Nomatsigenga Maipurean, Southern, Campa, Ashéninga Peru Junin region: Anapati river system in the foothills, between Ene and Perené rivers 8,020 (2007 census). 5,500 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 8,020 (2007 census) 5 (Developing) Atiri, Ina’o, Inato, Inthome, Intsome, Nomatsiguenga, “Nomatsiguenga Campa” (pej.) Nomatsigenga None known. Reportedly most similar to Matsigenka [mcb].
cot Caquinte Maipurean, Southern, Campa, Machiguenga Peru Cusco and Junin regions: Picha, Poyeni, and Mayapo rivers, upper Poyeni river, which flows into Tambo Yori and Agueni rivers which become Mipaya river flowing into the Urubamba; a few on Sensa and Vitiricaya rivers, affluents of the Urubamba 440 (2007 census), increasing. Ethnic population: 440 (2007 census) 5 (Developing) Caquinte Campa, Kakinte, Poyenisati, “Cachomashiri” (pej.) Aguenquetsatsare None known. Reportedly most similar to Asháninka [cni].
mcb Matsigenka Maipurean, Southern, Campa, Machiguenga Peru Cusco, Madre de Dios, and Ucayali regions: Camisea, Kompiroshiato, Picha, Manu, Mishagua, Tigompinia, Timpia, and Urubamba rivers 11,300 (2007 census). Ethnic population: 11,300 (2007 census) 5 (Developing) Machiguenga, Matsiganga, Matsigenga, Matsiguenga, Mañaries, Niagantsi Matsigenka Reportedly most similar to Nomatsiguenga [not]. There are minor dialects.
pab Parecís Maipurean, Southern, Central, Paresí Brazil Mato Grosso state: Jubá, Guaporé, Verde, Papagaio, Burití, and Juruena rivers. 15–20 villages 1,800 (Brandão 2014). Ethnic population: 2,000 (Brandão 2014) 5* (Developing) Arití, Paressí, Paresí, Pareás, Porçoes Haliti None known. Very similar to Saraveca [sar] (Crevels 2007).
sar Saraveca Maipurean, Southern, Central, Paresí Bolivia Santa Cruz department: Velasco province No known L1 speakers (Crevels 2007). Probably extinct by the 1970s 10 (Extinct)
mmh Mehináku Maipurean, Southern, Central, Waurá Brazil Mato Grosso state: Xingú Park 200 (Crevels 2012). All Mehinaku still speak their mother tongue (Crevels 2007). Combined Waura [wau] and Mehinaku speakers: 600 (2012). Ethnic population: 230 (2006 ISA) 6a (Vigorous) Mahinaku, Mehinaco, Mehinako, Meinaku, Minaco Waurá-kumá. Somewhat intelligible of Waurá [wau]. There is a dialect of Mehinaku called Waurá-kumá which is influenced by Waurá [wau].
wau Waurá Maipurean, Southern, Central, Waurá, Waurá-Meinaku Brazil Mato Grosso state: Xingú Park 320 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 320 (Moore 2006) 5* (Developing) Aura, Uará, Uaura, Waujá, Waurá-Meinaku None known. Partially intelligible of Mehináku [mmh].
yaw Yawalapití Maipurean, Southern, Central, Waurá, Waurá-Meinaku Brazil Mato Grosso state: Xingú Park 8 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 220 (Moore 2006) 8b (Nearly extinct) Iaualapití, Jaulapiti, Yaulapiti
pnk Paunaka Maipurean, Southern, Southern Outlier, Mojo Bolivia Santa Cruz department: San José de Chiquitos province 5 (Crevels 2012) 8b (Nearly extinct) Pauna, Paunaca None known. Reportedly similar to Baure [brg] and Trinitario [trn].
brg Baure Maipurean, Southern, Southern Outlier, Mojo Bolivia El Beni department: Iténez and Mamoré provinces, Baures, Huacaraje, Magdalena municipalities, Baures and El Carmen, San Miguel, Tujure, Cairo, Alta Gracia, Jasiaquini, Bereuro, San Francisco, San Pedro, Buena Hora, Las Peñas, and Pueblo Baure villages; between Iténez and Río Blanco rivers 67 (Crevels 2012), decreasing. Ethnic population: 980 (2006 PIB) 8a (Moribund) Baure
ign Ignaciano Maipurean, Southern, Southern Outlier, Mojo, Mojo Bolivia El Beni department 1,080 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,000 (Crevels 2012) 7 (Shifting) None known. Limited comprehension of Trinitario [trn].
trn Trinitario Maipurean, Southern, Southern Outlier, Mojo, Mojo Bolivia El Beni department 3,140 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 30,000 (Crevels 2012) 7 (Shifting) Mojos, Moxos Loreto (Loretano), Javierano.
apu Apurinã Maipurean, Southern, Southern Outlier, Piro Brazil Amazonas state: Purus river, from Rio Branco to Manaus; Mato Grosso state 2,000 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 6,990 (2010 FUNASA) 6b* (Threatened) Ipurinã, Ipurinãn, Kangite, Popengare
inp Iñapari Maipurean, Southern, Southern Outlier, Piro Peru Madre de Dios region: Puerto Maldonado area on Piedras river, mouth of Sabaluyo 4 (1999 SIL). Ethnic population: 68 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) Inamari
knm Kanamarí Maipurean, Southern, Southern Outlier, Piro Brazil Amazonas state: Itaquai, Jurua, Jutai rivers’ upper regions 1,330 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 1,650 (Crevels 2012). 100 Tshom-Djapa in 1985 (Crevels 2012) 6a* (Vigorous) Canamarí, Djapá, Kanamaré, Tâkâna, Tüküná Tshom-Djapa (Txunhuã Dyapá, Txunhuã-Djapá), Tsohon-Djapa.
mpd Machinere Maipurean, Southern, Southern Outlier, Piro, Piro Brazil Acre state: Assis and Sena Madureira municipalities, Terra Indígena Mamoadate 940 in Brazil (2004 CPIAC). Total users in all countries: 953 7 (Shifting) Machineri, Manchinere, Manchineri, Manitenerí, Manitenére, Maxinéri Distinct from Yine [pib] (Piro) in Peru. The Manitenére dialect may be different from Machinere.
pib Yine Maipurean, Southern, Southern Outlier, Piro, Piro Peru Cusco, Junin, and Ucayali regions; Conatmana and Pucallpa, Ucayali river, east central Urubamba river area 3,260 (2007 census), increasing. Ethnic population: 3,260 (2007 census) 5 (Developing) Apurinã, Chontaquiro, Contaquiro, Pira, Pirro, Simiranch, Tokanï, Yinerï, “Piro” (pej.), “Simirinche” (pej.) Yine None known. Machinere [mpd] in Brazil is different enough to need separate literature.
mpd Machinere Maipurean, Southern, Southern Outlier, Piro, Piro Bolivia Pando department: Nicolás Suárez province, Bolpebra municipality, San Miguel; on Acre river 13 in Bolivia (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 30 (Crevels 2012) 8b (Nearly extinct) Machineri, Manchinere, Manchineri, Manitenerí, Manitenére, Maxinéri
cuj Mashco Piro Maipurean, Southern, Southern Outlier, Piro, Piro Peru Madre de Dios region: Purús province; Upper Purús area 200 (Crevels 2012). 60 monolinguals 6b (Threatened) Cujareno, Cujareño, Nomole, “Mashco” (pej.) None known. About 60% inherent intelligibility of Yine [pib].
gqn Guana Maipurean, Southern, Southern Outlier, Terena Brazil Mato Grosso do Sul state: near the Terêna No known L1 speakers. Last speakers survived into the 2000s. Ethnic population: 250 (2005 ISA) 9 (Dormant) Chana, Chuala, East Paraná, Equinao, Equiniquinao, Guaná, Kinihinao, Kinikinao, Kinikinau None known. Related to Terêna [ter] and Irantxe [irn].
ter Terêna Maipurean, Southern, Southern Outlier, Terena Brazil Mato Grosso do Sul state: east of Paraguay river in Miranda and Aguidauana rivers area, 20 villages and 2 cities; some in São Paulo state 15,800 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 20,000 (Crevels 2012) 7 (Shifting) Etelena, Tereno
ccc Chamicuro Maipurean, Southern, Western Peru Loreto region: Pampa Hermosa on Huallaga tributary No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker died in the early 2000s (2018 S. Parker). Ethnic population: 100 (2015 S. Parker). Virtually all inhabitants of Pampa Hermosa are ethnic Chamicuro 9 (Dormant) Chamekolo, Chamicolo, Chamicura
ame Yanesha’ Maipurean, Southern, Western Peru Junin region: headwaters of Pachitea and Perené rivers; Pasco region: central and east 7,520 (2007 census). Ethnic population: 7,520 (2007 census) 5* (Developing) Amagues, Amagé, Amajé, Amajó, Amoishe, Amueixa, Amuese, Amuesha, Amueshua, Amuetamo, Lorenzo, Omagé Yanesha’
mzx Mawayana Maipurean, Unclassified Guyana Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo region: southwest, among the Waiwai [waw] language group No known L1 speakers in Guyana. The last speakers in Guyana survived into the 1960s and either moved to Suriname or shifted to Waiwai [waw] (Carlin and Mans 2015). Total users in all countries: 2 10 (Extinct) Mahuayana None known. No semantic similarity with and not related to Wapishana [wap], Atorada [aox], or Mapidian [mpw] (2002 R. Hicks).
unk Enawené-Nawé Maipurean, Unclassified Brazil Mato Grosso state 450 (Crevels 2012). Most are still monolingual (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 450 (2006 FUNASA) 6a* (Vigorous) Eneuene-Mare, Salumã None known. Related to Parecís [pab].
mzx Mawayana Maipurean, Unclassified Suriname Sipaliwini district 2 in Suriname (2013 M. Michels), decreasing. Ethnic population: 40 (Crevels 2012) 8b (Nearly extinct)
huh Huilliche Mapudungu Chile Los Lagos and Los Ríos regions: Valdivia to Chiloé south of Mapuche A few elderly speakers (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,000 (1982 SIL) 8b (Nearly extinct) Huiliche, Veliche Tsesungún (Chesungun). Related to Mapudungun [arn], but barely intelligible with it.
arn Mapudungun Mapudungu Argentina Neuquén, Río Negro, and Chubut provinces; Mendoza province, possibly Buenos Aires 8,410 in Argentina (2004 census). Ethnic population: 114,000 (2004) 8a (Moribund) Huilliche, Manzanero, Mapuche, Mapudungu, Maputongo, Pehuenche, Ranquel, “Araucanian” (pej.), “Araucano” (pej.) Pehuenche.
arn Mapudungun Mapudungu Chile Araucanía, Bíobío, Los Lagos, and Los Ríos regions: Arauco, Bíobío, Valdivia, Osorno 250,000 in Chile (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 604,000 (2002). Total users in all countries: 258,410 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (1993, Indigenous Peoples Law (No. 19.253)) Araucana, Mapuche, Mapudungu, Mapuzungun, “Araucano” (pej.) Mapudungun Moluche (Manzanero, Ngoluche), Picunche, Pehuenche. Easy intelligibility among dialects. Pehuenche and Moluche are reportedly very similar.
gva Guana Mascoyan Paraguay Alto Paraguay department: Riacho Mosquito; Concepción department: San Lázaro district, Valle Mi on Apa river banks 28 (Crevels 2007). No monolinguals. Ethnic population: 260 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) Cashquiha, Kaskihá, Vana Layana (Niguecactemigi), Echoaldi (Chararana, Echonoana). Reportedly similar to Sanapaná [spn] and Angaité [aqt].
aqt Angaité Mascoyan Paraguay Presidente Hayes department: La Patria 1,030 (2002 census). Ethnic population: 3,690 (2002 census) 6a* (Vigorous). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) Enenlhet, Kovalhvok, Koyaqteves
enl Enlhet Mascoyan Paraguay Alto Paraguay department; Boquerón department: Filadelfia; Presidente Hayes department: Paratodo and north 6,440 (2002 census). Ethnic population: 7,220 (2002 census) 6a* (Vigorous). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) Eenlhit, Enlhet Norte, Enlhet-Lengua, Enslet, Enthlit, Lengua, Lengua Norte, Powok, Vowak
enx Enxet Mascoyan Paraguay Presidente Hayes department: Lolita and east to the Paraguay river 3,840 (2002 census). Ethnic population: 5,840 (2002 census) 6a* (Vigorous). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) Enxet Sur, Lengua Sur
spn Sanapaná Mascoyan Paraguay Alto Paraguay and Boquerón departments; Presidente Hayes department: Anaconda north to La Palmera south 980 (2002 census). Ethnic population: 2,270 (2002 census) 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) Kasnapan, Kelya’mok, Sa’apan, Saapa’ang Nenlhet 90% or more inherent mutual intelligibility between dialects. Lexical similarity: 85% with Enlhet [enl].
tmf Toba-Maskoy Mascoyan, Mascoy Paraguay Alto Paraguay department: Puerto Guarani area south; Concepción and Presidente Hayes departments: Boquerón Kue, Casanillo-Aldea Campo Rayo, Casanillo-Aldea Capiatá, Casanillo-Aldea Casanillo, Casanillo-Aldea Linda Vista, Casanillo-Campo Aroma, Casanillo-San Rafael, Castilla, Estancia Laguna Porã, Livio Fariña-Pueblito, María Auxiliadora-Km 40, Pozo Amarillo, Riacho Mosquito, San Isidro-Km 39; confluence, Apa and Paraguai rivers 1,260 (Crevels 2012), decreasing. 1,250 Toba-Enenlhet and 12 Toba-Maskoy (Crevels 2012). All women and young children are monolingual. Ethnic population: 2,270 (Crevels 2012). 1,510 Toba-Enenlhet and 760 Toba-Maskoy (Crevels 2012) 6b* (Threatened). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) Cabanatit, Enenxet, Machicui, Quilyilhrayrom, Toba of Paraguay, Toba-Enenlhet
mca Maka Matacoan Paraguay Alto Paraná department: Micro Centro; Central department: Comunidad Maka (Corumba Kue); Cordillera department; possibly Itapúa department, Ita Paso; Presidente Hayes department: Villa Hayes and Kenkukek; San Pedro department; Paraguai river, northeast of Asuncion 1,040 (Crevels 2012). 400 monolinguals (2012). Ethnic population: 1,300 (Crevels 2012) 5 (Developing). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) Enimaca, Enimaga, Maca, Macá, Maká, Towolhi Mak’á
cag Nivaclé Matacoan Argentina Salta province: Rivadavia and San Martín departments; Tartagal outskirts and Misión La Paz 220 in Argentina (2004 INDEC). Ethnic population: 550 (2001 INDEC) 8a (Moribund) Ashlushlay, Guisnai, “Chulupe” (pej.), “Chulupi” (pej.), “Chulupie” (pej.), “Churupi” (pej.) Forest Nivaclé, River Nivaclé.
cag Nivaclé Matacoan Paraguay Boquerón department: southeast; Presidente Hayes department: west; Chaco region 10,100 in Paraguay (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 12,200 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 10,320 5 (Developing). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) Ashlushlay, Axluslay, Axluxlay, Nivaklé, “Choropí” (pej.), “Chulupe” (pej.), “Chulupie” (pej.), “Chulupí” (pej.), “Chunupí” (pej.), “Churupí” (pej.) Guisnai Forest Nivaclé (Jotoy Lhavós), River Nivaclé (Tovoc Lhavós). Mataguayo languages are less similar than Mascoy languages in Paraguay (Fasold 1984).
crq Chorote, Iyo’wujwa Matacoan, Chorote Argentina Salta province 1,500 in Argentina (Crevels 2007). 1,690, all Chorote, both [crt] and [crq] (Crevels 2012). 750 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 2,610 (Crevels 2012). Includes all ethnic Chorote, both [crt] and [crq]. Total users in all countries: 1,870 5 (Developing) Yojwaja Chorote (Iyowujwa), Manjui (Inkijwas, I’no’, Manjuy).
crt Chorote, Iyojwa’ja Matacoan, Chorote Argentina Salta province: near the Pilcomayo river 800 (Crevels 2007). 1,690, all Chorote, both [crt] and [crq] (Crevels 2012) 6b* (Threatened) Chorote, Choroti, Eklenjuy, Yofuaha, Yowúwa None known. Distinct from Iyo’wujwa Chorote [crq] (Drayson).
crq Manjui Matacoan, Chorote Paraguay Boquerón department: Campo Loa, Colonia 22, Estigarribia, Filadelfia, Mcal, Neuland, Pedro P. Pena, Platanilia, Santa Rosa, Yakaquash 370 in Paraguay (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 450 (Crevels 2012) 4 (Educational). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) Chorote, Choroti, I’no’, Inkijwas, Manjuy, Yojwaja Choroti (Chorote), Yofuáha, Yowúwa.
mzh Wichí Lhamtés Güisnay Matacoan, Mataco Argentina Formosa and Salta provinces: Pilcomayo river right bank, near Bolivia border 15,000 (1999). Ethnic population: 40,000 (2004 INDEC). 40,000 Wichí Güisnay, Wichí Vejoz and Wichí Nocten 6b (Threatened) Güisnay, Wichí, “Mataco” (pej.), “Mataco Güisnay” (pej.), “Mataco Pilcomayo” (pej.), “Matako” (pej.) Wichí Lhamtés
mtp Wichí Lhamtés Nocten Matacoan, Mataco Argentina Chaco province: General Güemes department; Formosa province: Bermejo, Matacos, Patiño, Ramón Lista departments; Salta province: Anta, Metán, Orán, Rivadavia, and San Martín departments 100 in Argentina. Many monolinguals. Ethnic population: 40,000 (2004 INDEC). 40,000 Wichí Güisnay, Wichí Vejoz and Wichí Nocten 6b* (Threatened) Nocten, Noctenes, Oktenai, “Mataco Nocten” (pej.)
mtp Wichí Lhamtés Nocten Matacoan, Mataco Bolivia Tarija department: Cordillera de Pirapo; southwest of Pilcomayo river 1,930 in Bolivia (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,020 (1994). Total users in all countries: 2,030 5* (Developing) Bolivian, Noctenes, Noctén, Oktenai, Weenhayek, “Mataco” (pej.), “Mataco Nocten” (pej.) ’weenhayeklhayhi’, ’weenhayeklhàmet
wlv Wichí Lhamtés Vejoz Matacoan, Mataco Argentina Chaco, Formosa, Salta, and Jujuy provinces: upper Bermejo river valley and Pilcomayo river 25,000 (1991 UBS). Ethnic population: 40,000 (2004 INDEC). 40,000 Wichí Güisnay, Wichí Vejoz and Wichí Nocten (2004 INDEC) 5 (Developing) Vejos, Vejoz, “Mataco Vejoz” (pej.) wichi Bermejo Vejoz. Not intelligible of other Chaco languages.
mbl Maxakalí Maxakalian Brazil Minas Gerais and Bahia states: 160 km inland from coast. 14 villages 1,270 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,270 (Crevels 2012) 5 (Developing) Caposho, Cumanasho, Kumanuxú, Macuni, Mashakalí, Maxacalí, Monacó, Monaxo, Monocho, Tikmuún Tikmũ’ũn Yĩy’ax
pth Pataxó Hã-Ha-Hãe Maxakalian Brazil Minas Gerais and Bahia states; Pôsto Paraguassu in Itabuna municipality No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died by the late 1930s (Loukotka 1968). Ethnic population: 2,220 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Hã Hã Hãe, Patashó, Pataxi, Pataxó, Pataxó-Hãhaãi, Patoxó
cob Chicomuceltec Mayan, Huastecan Guatemala Huehuetenango and Petén departments No known L1 speakers in Guatemala. The last speaker probably died in the 1930s (Campbell and Canger 1978) 9 (Dormant). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) Cakchiquel Mam
cob Chicomuceltec Mayan, Huastecan Mexico Chiapas state: Amatenango de la Frontera municipality near Guatemala border No known L1 speakers in Mexico. The last competent speakers probably died by the 1930s; some rememberers may have survived into the 1980s (Campbell and Canger 1978). Ethnic population: 1,500. Total users in all countries: none known 9 (Dormant) Cac’chiquel Mam, Cakchiquel Mam, Chicomukeltec, Chicomulcelteco
hus Huastec Mayan, Huastecan, Huastec Mexico Veracruz state: 60 villages; San Luis Potosí state: 12 villages; Cerro Azul on southeast edge, Tepetzintla on south edge, Tantima on north edge, Santa María Ixcatepec on west edge; Amatlán Tuxpan, Galeana y Zaragoza Vieja, San Francisco Chontla, Tamiahua, and Tancoco; east of Huasteco Veracruz-Llave 132,000 (2000 INALI) 5 (Developing) Tenek, Tének Teenek San Luis Potosi Huastec (Potosino Huastec), Southeastern Huastec (Huasteco de San Francisco Chontla), Huasteco de Tantoyuca, Huasteco de Veracruz. Sociological factors require literature in Veracruz variety of Huastec.
chf Chontal, Tabasco Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Core Mayan, Cholan-Tzeltalan, Cholan, Chol-Chontal Mexico Tabasco state: 21 towns north-central and south 37,100 (2011 UNSD) 6a (Vigorous) Chontal Maya, Chontal de Tabasco Yocot’an Tamulté de las Sábanas Chontal, Buena Vista Chontal, Miramar Chontal, Chontal de Tabasco central, Chontal de Tabasco del Este, Chontal de Tabasco del Norte, Chontal de Tabasco del Sureste. Dialect speakers understand San Carlos Macuspana 80%–94%.
ctu Chol Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Core Mayan, Cholan-Tzeltalan, Cholan, Chol-Chontal, Chol Mexico Chiapas state: Chivalito, Limar, Tila, and Vicente Guerrero 222,000 (2011 UNSD). 40,000 monolinguals 5 (Developing) Lakty’añ Ch’ol de Sabanilla, Chol de Tila (Ch’ol del Noroeste), Chol de Tumbalá (Ch’ol del Sureste).
caa Ch’orti’ Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Core Mayan, Cholan-Tzeltalan, Cholan, Chorti-Cholti Guatemala Chiquimula and Zacapa departments; eastern border with Honduras 11,700 in Guatemala (2003 census). Ethnic population: 46,800 (2003 census) 5 (Developing). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) Chorti’
caa Ch’orti’ Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Core Mayan, Cholan-Tzeltalan, Cholan, Chorti-Cholti Honduras Copán department: along Guatemala border No known L1 speakers in Honduras. Ethnic population: 33,300 (2013 census) 9 (Dormant)
tzh Tzeltal Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Core Mayan, Cholan-Tzeltalan, Tzeltalan, Tzeltal Mexico Chiapas: Oxchuc area 273,000 (2000 INALI). 50,000 monolinguals 5 (Developing) Cancuc, Chanal, Highland Tzeltal, Oxchuc Tzeltal, Tenango, Tenejapa, Tenejapa Tzeltal, Tseltal Bats’il k’op Amatenango del Valle, Bachajon Tzeltal (Lowland Tzeltal, Tzeltal de Ocosingo), Chanal Cancuc, Tenango, Tzeltal del Norte, Tzeltal del occidente, Tzeltal del oriente, Tzeltal del Sur.
tzo Tzotzil Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Core Mayan, Cholan-Tzeltalan, Tzeltalan, Tzotzil Mexico Central Chiapas, Venustiano Carranza municipality, Venustiano Carranza, El Puerto, and El Paraiso de Grijalva towns; West central Chiapas, San Juan Chamula, Huitiupan, Simojovel, San Juan del Bosque, San Cristóbal Las Casas, Bochil, Pueblo Nuevo Solistahuacan, Ocozocoautla, Ixtapa (Nibak), Jitotol, Teopisca, Amatan, and Ishuatan; Chiapas, Chenalhó and Huixtán regions 235,000 (2000 INALI) 6b* (Threatened) San Bartolomé Venustiano Carranza Tzotzil, Tsotsil Bats’i k’op Chamula Tzotzil, Chenalho Tzotzil (San Miguel Mitontic, San Pablo Chalchihuitan, San Pedro Chenalhó, Santa Catarina Pantelho), San Andrés Larrainzar Tzotzil (San Andres Tzotzil), Huixtán Tzotzil (Angel Albino Corzo, Huixtán, La Concordia, Villa Corzo), Zinacantán Tzotzil (Zinacanteco Tzotzil). 66% intelligibility of Chenalhó Tzotzil, 65% of Zinacantán, 57% of Chamula, 56% of Huixtán; Chenalho variety partial intelligibility of San Andrés Larrainzar.
kek Kekchí Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, K’ichean Belize Southwest corner, inland following east slopes, Maya Mountains, Toledo and Stann Creek districts; also in Cayo District, Belmopan area 17,600 in Belize (2014 UNSD) 6a* (Vigorous) Cacché, Ketchi, Quecchí
kek Q’eqchi’ Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, K’ichean Guatemala Alta Verapaz, Baja Verapaz, and Quiché departments; Izabal department: north from the lake; Petén department: south of Flores 716,000 in Guatemala (2003 census), increasing. Ethnic population: 852,000 (2003 census). Total users in all countries: 733,600 4 (Educational). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) Cacche’, Kekchi’, Kekchí, Ketchi’, Kʼekchiʼ, Quecchi’ Q’eqchi’ Alta Verapaz Cobán. Only slight dialect differences.
usp Uspanteko Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, K’ichean Guatemala Quiché department: Chicamán municipio, Las Pacayas village is center; San Miguel Uspantán municipio area 3,970 (2013 census). Ethnic population: 7,490 (2003 census) 5 (Developing). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) Uspanteco Uspanteko
acr Achi Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, K’ichean, Poqom-K’ichean, Core K’ichean Guatemala Alta Verapaz, Baja Verapaz, and El Progreso departments; Quiché department: Uspantan municipality 82,600 (2003 census). 5,000 monolinguals (2015 C. Barrera). Ethnic population: 106,000 (2003 census) 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) Qach’a’teem Cubulco Achi, Maya Achi (Rabinal Achi).
quc K’iche’ Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, K’ichean, Poqom-K’ichean, Core K’ichean Guatemala Quiché department: Chichicastenango, Chiché, Cunén, Joyabaj, Sacapulas, San Andrés Sajcabajá, Uspantán, Zacualpa municipalities; Quetzaltenango, Retalhuleu, Sololá, Suchitepéquez, and Totonicapán departments; some communities in Huehuetenango and Baja Verapaz departments 891,000 (2003 census). 300,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,270,000 (2003 census) 4 (Educational). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) Central K’iche’, Central Quiché, Chiquel, Quiché Qach’abel Cunén Kiché, Joyabaj Kiché, West Central Kiché, Eastern Kiché, San Andrés Kiché.
quv Sakapulteko Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, K’ichean, Poqom-K’ichean, Core K’ichean Guatemala Quiché department: Sacapulas municipality; some in Guatemala City 6,970 (2003 census). Ethnic population: 9,760 (2003 census) 7 (Shifting). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) Sacapulas K’iche’, Sacapulteco
qum Sipakapense Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, K’ichean, Poqom-K’ichean, Core K’ichean Guatemala San Marcos department 5,690 (2003 census), increasing. Ethnic population: 10,700 (2003 census) 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) Sipacapa, Sipacapa Quiché, Sipacapense, Sipacapeño
cak Kaqchikel Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, K’ichean, Poqom-K’ichean, Core K’ichean, Kaqchikel-Tz’utujil Guatemala Chimaltenango department: Akatenango, San Martín Jilotepeque and Yepocapa municipalities; Santa Ana Chimaltenango and San Martín municipalities, San Juan Sacatepéquez municipality; Escuintla and Quiché departments; Sacatepéquez department; Sololá department: north and east shores of Lake Atitlán; Guatemala department 445,000 (2003 census). Ethnic population: 833,000 (2003 census) 4 (Educational). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) Cakchiquel, Kaqchiquel, Maya Kaqchikel Acatenango Southwestern Cakchiquel, Eastern Cakchiquel, Northern Cakchiquel, Santa María de Jesús Cakchiquel (Kach’ab’al), Santo Domingo Xenacoj Cakchiquel, South Central Cakchiquel, Southern Cakchiquel, Western Cakchiquel, Yepocapa Southwestern Cakchiquel.
tzj Tz’utujil Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, K’ichean, Poqom-K’ichean, Core K’ichean, Kaqchikel-Tz’utujil Guatemala Sololá department: Lake Atitlán, south and southwest shore; Suchitepéquez department: Chicacao area north 63,200 (2003 census), increasing. 17,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 78,500 (2003 census) 4 (Educational). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) Eastern Tzutujil, Santiago Atitlán Tzutujil, Tzutuhil, Tzutujil, Tzutujil Oriental Tz’utujil Western Tzutujil.
poc Poqomam Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, K’ichean, Poqom-K’ichean, Poqom, Poqomam Guatemala Chiquimula department; Jalapa department: San Luis Jilotepeque; Guatemala department: 1 enclave northeast of Guatemala City, Chinautla; the other 20 km southwest, mostly in Escuintla department 11,300 (2003 census). Ethnic population: 42,000 (2003 census) 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) Pocomán, Pokomam Qaq’oral Central Poqomam, Eastern Poqomam, Southern Poqomam (Palín Pocomam).
poh Poqomchi’ Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, K’ichean, Poqom-K’ichean, Poqom, Poqomchi’ Guatemala Alta Verapaz department: San Cristobal Verapaz area; Baja Verapaz department: notheast of Salama; Quiché department: eastward from Uspantan 92,900 (2003 census). 40,000 monolinguals (2017 B. Ramirez). Ethnic population: 114,000 (2003 census) 4 (Educational). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) Pocomchí, Poconchí, Pokomchí, Pokonchí, Tactic Pokomchí Poqonchi Eastern Poqomchi, Santa Cruz Verapaz Poqomchi, Western Poqomchi.
agu Awakateko Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, Mamean, Awakateko-Ixil Guatemala Huehuetenango department 9,610 (2003 census). Ethnic population: 11,100 (2003 census) 4 (Educational). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) Aguacatec, Aguacateco Qa’yol Chalchiteko (Chalchitec).
ixl Ixil Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, Mamean, Awakateko-Ixil Guatemala Quiché department: Chajul, Cotzal, and Nebaj municipalities 83,600 (2003 census). Ethnic population: 95,300 (2003 census) 4 (Educational). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) Ixil Nebaj, Cotzal, Chajul. 70%–75% intelligibility among the 3 Ixil dialects.
mam Mam Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, Mamean, Teco-Mam Guatemala Huehuetenango department: San Sebastián and other towns; Quetzaltenango and Retalhuleu departments; San Marcos department: Ixchiguán, San Juan Ostuncalco, San Martín Sacatepéquez, Sibinal, Tectitán. Dialects in San Miguel Ixtahuacán (18,000) and Concepción Tutapa (30,000) 478,000 in Guatemala (2003 census). Ethnic population: 617,000 (2003 census). Total users in all countries: 488,500 4 (Educational). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) Huehuetenango Mam, Kyol, Qyol, Qyol Mam, Qyool B’anax Mam, Qyool Mam Southern Mam (Mam Quetzalteco, Ostuncalco Mam, Quetzaltenango Mam, San Juan Ostuncalco Mam), Tajumulco Mam, Tacanec (Mamé, Tacaná Mam, Tiló, Western Mam), Central Mam (Comitancillo Mam, Mam Marquense, Mam Occidental, San Marcos Comitancillo Mam, Western Mam), Todos Santos Cuchumatán Mam (Todos Santos Mam). Tacanec is the most distinctive of all the Mam varieties. Lexical similarity: 77% between Tajumulco and Comitancillo dialects.
mam Mam Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, Mamean, Teco-Mam Mexico Chiapas state: Buenos Aires hills above Motozintla, Cacahuatán, Mazapa, Ojo de Agua near Guadalupe, outside Pacayal near La Mesilla border, and Tapachula 10,500 in Mexico (2011 UNSD) 5 (Dispersed) B’anax Mam, Qyool Tacanec (Mame, Tacana Mam, Tacaneco), Todos Santos Mam, Mam de la Frontera, Mam del Norte, Mam del Sur, Mam de la Sierra, Mam del Soconusco.
ttc Tectitec Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, Mamean, Teco-Mam Mexico Chiapas state: Amatenango de la Frontera, Mazapa de Madero, and Motozintla 71 in Mexico (2000 INALI) 8a (Moribund) B’a’aj, K’onti’l, Qyool, Teco, Tectitán Mame, Teko, Tujqyol
ttc Tektiteko Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, K’ichean-Mamean, Mamean, Teco-Mam Guatemala Huehuetenango department: Tectitán area, Cuilco 1,140 in Guatemala (2003 census). Ethnic population: 2,080 (2003 census). Total users in all countries: 1,211 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) K’onti’l, Maya-Tekiteko, Qyool, Teco, Tectitec, Tectiteco, Tectitán Mam, Tujqyol, “Teko” (pej.) B’a’aj None known. Reportedly similar to Mam [mam].
cac Chuj Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Q’anjob’alan-Chujean, Chujean Guatemala Huehuetenango department: central western Coatán river area 59,000 in Guatemala (2003 census). Ethnic population: 64,400 (2003 census). Total users in all countries: 61,630 5* (Developing). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) Chuh, Chuhe, Chuj de San Mateo Ixtatán, Chuje Koti’
cac Chuj Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Q’anjob’alan-Chujean, Chujean Mexico Chiapas state: Trinitaria municipality, Cuauhtémoc and Tziscau villages; Campeche and Quintana Roo states 2,630 in Mexico (2011 UNSD) 6b (Threatened) Chapai, Chuj de San Mateo Ixtatán, Koti’
toj Tojolabal Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Q’anjob’alan-Chujean, Chujean Mexico Chiapas state: Altamirano and Margaritas 54,200 (2011 UNSD). 7,700 monolinguals 5 (Developing) Chañabal, Comiteco, Tojol-ab’al Tojolabal
mhc Mocho Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Q’anjob’alan-Chujean, Q’anjob’alan Mexico Chiapas state: Motozintla and Tuzantán on Guatemala-Mexico border 110 (2011 UNSD). No monolinguals 8a (Moribund) Motocintleco, Motozintleco, Qato’k Motozintleco, Tuzanteco (Muchu’). Not intelligible of Mam varieties (1973 SIL). Tuzanteco and Mocho are 2 distinct dialects of the same language (1967 T. Kaufman).
knj Akateko Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Q’anjob’alan-Chujean, Q’anjob’alan, Q’anjob’al-Akateko-Jakalteko Guatemala Huehuetenango department: San Miguel Acatán area 35,800 in Guatemala (2003 census). Ethnic population: 39,400 (2003 census). Total users in all countries: 45,430 4 (Educational). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) Acatec, Acateco, Conob, Kanjobal, Q’anjob’al, San Miguel Acatán Kanjobal, Western Kanjobal, Western Q’anjob’al K’anjob’al
jac Jakalteko Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Q’anjob’alan-Chujean, Q’anjob’alan, Q’anjob’al-Akateko-Jakalteko Guatemala Huehuetenango department: Concepción Huista and Jacaltenango areas, near Mexico border 34,000 in Guatemala (2003 census). Ethnic population: 47,000 (2003 census). Total users in all countries: 34,500 5 (Developing). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) Popti’ Jakalteko-Popti’ Eastern Jakalteko (Eastern Jacalteco), Western Jakalteko (Western Jacaltec, Western Jacalteco). The eastern and western varieties understand each other’s spoken languages, but not written text.
jac Jakalteko Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Q’anjob’alan-Chujean, Q’anjob’alan, Q’anjob’al-Akateko-Jakalteko Mexico Chiapas state: Amatenango de la Frontera municipality; Concepción Saravia near Frontera Comalapa municipality 500 in Mexico (2000 INALI) 8b (Nearly extinct) Jakalteko del Oeste, Jakalteko-Popti’
knj Kanjobal, Western Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Q’anjob’alan-Chujean, Q’anjob’alan, Q’anjob’al-Akateko-Jakalteko Mexico Campeche, Chiapas and Quintana Roo states: Champotón, Frontera Comalapa, La Trinitaria, Othón P. Blanco 9,630 in Mexico (2011 UNSD) 6a (Vigorous) Acatec, Acateco, Conob, K’anjob’al, Kanjobal de San Miguel Acatán, Kuti’
kjb Q’anjob’al Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Q’anjob’alan-Chujean, Q’anjob’alan, Q’anjob’al-Akateko-Jakalteko Guatemala Huehuetenango department: Santa Eulalia; Quiché department: near Soloma 140,000 in Guatemala (2003 census). Ethnic population: 159,000 (2003 census). Total users in all countries: 148,340 5* (Developing). Recognized language (2013, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) Conob, Eastern Kanjobal, Eastern Qanjobal, K’anjobal, Kanhobal, Kanjobal, Qanjobal, Santa Eulalia Kanjobal Q’anjob’al
itz Itza’ Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Yucatecan, Mopan-Itzá Guatemala Petén department: north of Lake Petén Itzá 1,090 (2003 census). Ethnic population: 1,980 (2003 census) 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) Icaiche Maya, Maya, Petén Itza’ Maya, Yucatec Maya
mop Maya, Mopán Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Yucatecan, Mopan-Itzá Belize Cayo, Stann Creek, and Toledo districts: highlands 10,600 in Belize (2014 UNSD). Total users in all countries: 13,060 5* (Developing) Mopan, Mopane Maya Mopán
mop Maya, Mopán Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Yucatecan, Mopan-Itzá Guatemala Petén department: Lake Peten Itza road area, one enclave between Dolores and Poptun, the other near San Luis 2,460 in Guatemala (2003 census). Ethnic population: 2,890 (2003 census) 6b* (Threatened). Recognized language (2003, Law of National Languages, Decree 19) Maya Mopán, Mopane
lac Lacandon Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Yucatecan, Yucatec-Lacandon Mexico Chiapas state: Betel, Lacanjá San Quintín, Lake Metzaboc, Metzaboc, Najá 600 (2015 S. Cook). Ethnic population: 1,000 (2000) 5 (Developing) Lacandón, Lakantún Jach-t’aan Lacanjá, Najá.
yua Maya, Yucatec Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Yucatecan, Yucatec-Lacandon Belize Cayo district: San Antonio and Succoths; possibly also Corozal and Orange Walk districts near the Mexico border 2,520 in Belize (2014 UNSD) 6b (Threatened) Maaya, Maaya t’aan, Maayáa, Maya, Yucantán Maya, Yucateco
yua Maya, Yucatec Mayan, Yucatecan-Core Mayan, Yucatecan, Yucatec-Lacandon Mexico Quintana Roo and Yucatán states; Campeche state: except west of Rio Chompan; Tabasco state 735,000 in Mexico (2000 INALI). 58,800 monolinguals (2007). Total users in all countries: 762,520 5 (Developing) Maaya, Maayáa, Peninsular Maya, Yucatan Maya, Yucatec, Yucateco, Yukatek Maaya t’aan
yan Mayangna Misumalpan Honduras Colón department: southeast corner; Gracias a Dios and Olancho departments: between Patuca and Wanki rivers 700 in Honduras (1997 SIL). Ethnic population: 2,690 (2013 census) 5 (Developing) Sumu, Tawahka Twahka.
yan Mayangna Misumalpan Nicaragua Jinotega department; North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region: Bambana and Tungi along Waspuk river; Santo Tomás de Umbra on the upper Wawa; Panamahka dialect along Wanki river; Tuahka dialect: Wasakin area near Rosita 8,000 in Nicaragua (Adelaar 2007). 8,540 (2005 census). Ethnic population: 9,760 (2005 census). Total users in all countries: 8,700 5* (Developing) Panamahka (Panamaca), Tuahka (Taguasca). Reportedly similar to Ulwa [ulw].
miq Mískito Misumalpan Honduras Colón department; Gracias a Dios and Olancho departments, south, Coco river watershed; coastal area, and northwest from Puerto Lempira 29,000 in Honduras (Rivas 1993). Ethnic population: 80,000 (2013 census) 5 (Developing) Marquito, Mosquito, Mískitu, Mísquito
miq Mískito Misumalpan Nicaragua Jinotega department; North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region and South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region; Bihmuna, Bocana de Paiwas, Bonanza, Karawala, Leimus, Prinzapolka, Puerto Cabeza city, Rosita, San Carlos (Río Coco), Sangnilaya, Sisin, Siuna, Tronquera, Wasla, Waspam; Río Coco area and Pearl lagoon to Black river coast and lowlands 114,000 in Nicaragua (2009 UNSD). Ethnic population: 121,000 (2005 census). Total users in all countries: 143,000 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (1993, Official Language Use, Atlantic Autonomous Regions, Law No. 162, Article 4) Marquito, Miskuto, Mosquito, Mísquito Mískitu Honduran Mískito (Mam), Tawira (Tauira), Baymuna (Baldam, Baymunana), Wanki (Wangki), Cabo (Kabo). Reportedly most similar to Mayangna [yan]. Wanki dialect spoken in Puerto Cabeza area; other dialects in settlements southwest.
ulw Ulwa Misumalpan Nicaragua South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region: Karawala village 350 (2009 J. Mejia). 83 (2005 census). Ethnic population: 700 (2005 census) 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (1993, Official Language Use, Atlantic Autonomous Regions, Law No. 162, Article 4) Sumu, Ulúa, Woolwa None known. Reportedly similar to Mayangna [yan].
ccr Cacaopera Misumalpan, Sumu-Cacaopera-Matagalpa, Cacaopera-Matagalpa El Salvador Morazan department No known L1 speakers. Last fluent speakers Survived into the early 20th centry 10 (Extinct) None known. Reportedly similar to Matagalpa [mtn].
mtn Matagalpa Misumalpan, Sumu-Cacaopera-Matagalpa, Cacaopera-Matagalpa Nicaragua Jinotega and Matagalpa departments; Central highlands No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in 1997. Ethnic population: 15,000 (2005 census) 9 (Dormant) Pantasmas
cst Ohlone, Northern Miwok-Costanoan, Costanoan United States California: Monterrey and San Benito counties No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. Last fluent speakers in the 18th or early 19th centuries 9 (Reawakening) East Bay, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Soledad.
css Ohlone, Southern Miwok-Costanoan, Costanoan United States California: Monterrey and San Benito counties No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Isabel Meadows, died in 1939 9 (Dormant) Mutsun (San Juan Bautista), Rumsen (Carmel, Runsien, San Carlos).
pmw Miwok, Plains Miwok-Costanoan, Miwokan, Eastern Miwokan United States California: San Joaquin and Cosumnes rivers’ deltas No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in the late 1990s (Golla 2007) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Wilton Rancheria Valley Miwok
csm Miwok, Central Sierra Miwok-Costanoan, Miwokan, Eastern Miwokan, Sierra Miwok United States California: upper valleys of the Stanislause and Tuolumne rivers 12 (1994 L. Hinton). Eastern Central Sierra: 6, Western Central Sierra: 6. 50 Sierra Miwok (from 2000 census) may include Northern Sierra [nsq] and Southern Sierra [skd]. Ethnic population: 5,000 (2000 A. Yamamoto). Includes all Miwok 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California, California Valley Miwok Tribe, Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California, Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians-Shingle Springs Rancheria (Verona Tract), Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians of the Tuolumne Rancheria of California, Wilton Rancheria Eastern Central Sierra Miwok, Western Central Sierra Miwok. Distinct from other Miwok varieties.
nsq Miwok, Northern Sierra Miwok-Costanoan, Miwokan, Eastern Miwokan, Sierra Miwok United States California: Jackson Rancheria near Westpoint No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the late 1990s 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California, California Valley Miwok Tribe, Ione Band of Miwok Indians of California, Jackson Band of Miwuk Indians, Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians-Shingle Springs Rancheria (Verona Tract), United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria of California None known. Distinct from other Miwok varieties.
skd Miwok, Southern Sierra Miwok-Costanoan, Miwokan, Eastern Miwokan, Sierra Miwok United States California: Merced and Chowchilla rivers’ headwaters and Mariposa Creek No known L1 speakers. The last known speakers may have survived into the 2010s 10 (Extinct). Language of registered tribe: Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California, California Valley Miwok Tribe, Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians-Shingle Springs Rancheria (Verona Tract) Me-Wuk, Meewoc, Mewoc, Miwoc, Miwokan, Mokélumne, Moquelumnan, San Raphael, Talatui, Talutui, Yosemite
csi Miwok, Coast Miwok-Costanoan, Miwokan, Western Miwokan United States California: coast from San Francisco Bay to Bodega Bay No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker, Sarah Ballard, died in 1978 (2006 N. Mullane) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Bodega, Huimen, Marin Miwok.
lmw Miwok, Lake Miwok-Costanoan, Miwokan, Western Miwokan United States California: Clear Lake basin No known L1 speakers. 2–3 semispeakers only, not actively using language (Golla 2007); last known speaker survived into the late 1990s 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California None known. Distinct from other Miwok varieties.
ckz Kaqchikel-K’iche’ Mixed Language Mixed language, Cakchiquel-Quiché Guatemala Sacatepéquez department: Santa María Cauqué and Santiago 2,000 (1998 SIL) 7 (Shifting) Cauque Mixed Language None known. Came from the K’iche’ area in the colonial period. Older speakers show a base of K’iche’.
plo Popoluca, Oluta Mixe-Zoquean, Mixean Mexico Veracruz state: Oluta, inland, west of Texistepec, south of Acayucan, east of Sayula 1 (2011 UNSD). Ethnic population: 10,000 (1990 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Oluta, Oluta Mijean, Olutec, Popoluca de Oluta
pos Popoluca, Sayula Mixe-Zoquean, Mixean Mexico Veracruz state: south of Sayula 3,030 (Adelaar 2007). 15 monolinguals 6b* (Threatened)
neq Mixe, North Central Mixe-Zoquean, Mixean, Oaxaca Mixean Mexico Oaxaca state: northeast Mixe district, towns including those listed as dialects 13,000 (2002 SIL). Ethnic population: 13,000 (2002 SIL) 5* (Developing) Hayuuk, Northeastern Mixe Ayuuk Zacatepec, Puxmetecán, Olotepec, Mixistlan, Cotzocón Mixe (Mixe de San Juan Cotzocón), Atitlán Mixe (Mixe de Atitlán).
pxm Mixe, Quetzaltepec Mixe-Zoquean, Mixean, Oaxaca Mixean Mexico Oaxaca state: northeast Mixe district 8,090 (2000 INALI) 6b* (Threatened) Central Mixe, Chuxnabán Mixe, Midland Mixe, Mixe Alto del Sur
mto Mixe, Totontepec Mixe-Zoquean, Mixean, Oaxaca Mixean Mexico Oaxaca state: north of Zacatepec, 10 towns 5,470 (2000 INALI). 870 monolinguals 5 (Developing) Mixe Alto del Norte, Northwestern Mixe Ayuk Most distinct Mixe variety. 89% intelligibility of Zacatepec dialect of North Central Mixe [neq], 79% of Olotepec dialect of North Central Mixe [neq], 72% of Tlahuitoltepec [mxp], 70% of Mixistlán dialect of North Central Mixe [neq].
mco Mixe, Coatlán Mixe-Zoquean, Mixean, Oaxaca Mixean, Lowland Mixe Mexico Oaxaca state: Coatlán, Camotlán, Ixcuintepec, San José, and Santa Isabel 5,000 (1993 SIL). All Mixe languages: 90,000 (1993 SIL) 5* (Developing) Southeastern Mixe Ayuk Coatlán Mixe, Camotlán Mixe.
mir Mixe, Isthmus Mixe-Zoquean, Mixean, Oaxaca Mixean, Lowland Mixe Mexico Oaxaca state: San Juan Guichicovi municipality, Tehuantepec isthmus near Veracruz state border. 3 towns 22,500 (2000 INALI) 5* (Developing) Ayuk, Eastern Mixe, Guichicovi Mixe, Mixe del Istmo, Mixe medio del este hagunaax, hayuuc
mzl Mixe, Mazatlán Mixe-Zoquean, Mixean, Oaxaca Mixean, Lowland Mixe Mexico Oaxaca state: 7 towns in the east 19,200 (2000) 5* (Developing) East Central Mixe, Tutla Mixe Ayuuk
mxq Mixe, Juquila Mixe-Zoquean, Mixean, Oaxaca Mixean, Midland Mixe Mexico Oaxaca state: Ocotepec municipality, Juquila and Quetzaltepec 8,000 (2002 SIL) 5* (Developing) South Central Mixe Ayuk Juquila Mixe, Ocotepec Mixe.
mxp Mixe, Tlahuitoltepec Mixe-Zoquean, Mixean, Oaxaca Mixean, South Highland Mixe Mexico Oaxaca state: Albarradas Zapoteco area. 3 towns 16,800 (2000 INALI) 6a* (Vigorous) Mixe Alto del Centro, West Central Mixe
zoh Zoque, Chimalapa Mixe-Zoquean, Zoquean Mexico Oaxaca state: San Miguel Chimalapa and Santa María Chimalapa 4,500 (1990 census). 15 monolinguals 6b* (Threatened) San Miguel Chimalapa Zoque
zoc Zoque, Copainalá Mixe-Zoquean, Zoquean, Chiapas Zoquean Mexico Chiapas state: Copainalá 10,000 (1990 census) 6a* (Vigorous) Zoque de Copainalá Ocotepec, Ostuacán (Ostuacan Zoque). 83% intelligibility of Francisco León [zos] (most similar).
zos Zoque, Francisco León Mixe-Zoquean, Zoquean, Chiapas Zoquean Mexico Four separate enclaves in 4 states; largest, northwest Mezcalapa Chiapas, into Tabasco, Veracruz-Llave, and Oaxaca, mainly near Grijalve river, Sayula area; second area, southern Mezcalapa Chiapas, Grijalve river near Argostura reservoir; third, eastern Mezcalapa Chiapas and Tabasco states, area surrounding northwest Guatemala tip, west bank, San Antonio river and Laguna de Naja; fourth, west central Mezcalapa Chiapas, upper reaches, Grijalve river 20,000 (1990 census) 6a* (Vigorous) Santa Magdalena Zoque, Zoque de Francisco León Chapultenango, San Pedro Yaspac. Reportedly similar to Copainalá [zoc].
zor Zoque, Rayón Mixe-Zoquean, Zoquean, Chiapas Zoquean, Northeast Zoque Mexico Chiapas state: Rayón and Tapilula 2,100 (1990 census). 20 monolinguals (1990 census). Ethnic population: 10,400 (1990 census) 7 (Shifting) Zoque de Rayón None known. Distinct from other Zoque.
poi Popoluca, Highland Mixe-Zoquean, Zoquean, Gulf Zoquean Mexico Veracruz state: Amamaloya, Barosa, Buena Vista, Col Benito Juárez, Cuilonia, El Aguacate, Estrivera, Guadalupe Victoria, Horno de Cal, Kilómetro Diez, La Florida, La Magdalena, Las Palmas, Soteapan; Bay of Campeche, area inland between Lake Catemaco and San Juan point, towards Hueyapan and Acayucan 26,000 (2000 INALI) 5 (Developing) Popoluca, Popoluca de la Sierra Nuntajɨyi None known. More similar to Zoque than to Mixe.
poq Popoluca, Texistepec Mixe-Zoquean, Zoquean, Gulf Zoquean Mexico Veracruz state: Texistepec area east of Oluta 1 (2011 UNSD). Ethnic population: 15,800 (1990 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Texistepec
zoq Zoque, Tabasco Mixe-Zoquean, Zoquean, Gulf Zoquean Mexico Tabasco state: Jalapa de Méndez municipality, Ayapa 12 (2016 J. Rangel) 8b (Nearly extinct) Ayapanec, Zoque de Ayapanec, Zoque de Tabasco, numte oote
cas Tsimané Mosetenan Bolivia El Beni department: San Miguel de Huachi and Santa Ana de Alto Beni; along Maniqui river; La Paz department: north of La Paz city 7,300 (Crevels 2012). 950 Mosetén, 6,350 Tsimané (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 10,200 (Crevels 2012). 1,590 Mosetén, 8,610 Tsimané (Crevels 2012) 6b (Threatened) Chimané, Moseteno, Mosetén Tsimané, Mosetén. Mosetén move into Tsimané communities and function with seemingly no communication difficulties (2002 NTM).
myp Pirahã Muran Brazil Amazonas state: Maici and Autaces rivers 390 (Crevels 2012). Most are monolingual. Ethnic population: 9,690 (Crevels 2012). 9,300 Múra, 390 Pirahã (Crevels 2012) 6a* (Vigorous) Mura, Múra-Pirahã, Pirahán Xapaitíiso Múra. No remaining L1 speakers of Múra dialect (Crevels 2012).
cku Koasati Muskogean, Eastern Muskogean, Central Muskogean, Apalachee-Alabama-Koasati, Alabama-Koasati United States Louisiana: Koasati Reservation near Elton; Texas: Alabama-Koasati Reservation near Livingston 370 (2015 census), decreasing 7 (Shifting). Language of registered tribe: Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town, Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana Coushatta Koasati None known. Koasati and Alabama [akz] grammars are significantly different. Lexical similarity: less than 50% with Alabama [akz].
akz Alabama Muskogean, Eastern Muskogean, Central Muskogean, Apalachee-Alabama-Koasati, Alabama-Koasati United States Texas: Alabama-Coushatta Reservation near Livingston 370 (2015 census). Ethnic population: 460 (2000 census) 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town Albaamo, Albaamo innaaɬiilka, Alibamu None known. Lexical similarity: less than 50% with Koasati [cku].
mik Mikasuki Muskogean, Eastern Muskogean, Central Muskogean, Hitchiti-Mikasuki United States Florida: Big Cypress, Immokalee, Hollywood, and Tampa Seminole reservations 290 (2015 census). Spoken by most of the 400 members of the Miccosukee Tribe as well as by many of the 2,700 members of the Seminole Tribe (Golla 2007). 35 monolinguals 6b* (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Tribe of Florida Miccosukee, Mikasuki Seminole Hitchiti, Mikasuki. Hitchiti dialect is extinct. Not intelligible with Alabama [akz] or Koasati [cku].
mus Muskogee Muskogean, Eastern Muskogean, Creek-Seminole United States Oklahoma: south Alabama Creek, Creek and Seminole; Florida: Seminole of Brighton Reservation 4,470 (2015 census). Spoken by 4,000–6,000 residents of the former territory of the Muscogee Nation and Seminole Nation in Oklahoma and by fewer than 200 of the Seminole Tribe of Florida (Golla 2007). 45 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 52,000 (1997 C. Pye) 7 (Shifting). Language of registered tribe: Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town, Kialegee Tribal Town, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Poarch Band of Creeks, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Thlopthlocco Tribal Town Creek Creek, Seminole. Reportedly similar to Mikasuki [mik] in Florida. Dialects reportedly very similar.
cic Chickasaw Muskogean, Western Muskogean United States Oklahoma: Byng and Happyland (near Ada) north, Davis and Ardmore west, to Fillmore and Wapanucka east. California: Los Angeles 75 (2017 Chickasaw Nation), decreasing. Ethnic population: 35,000 (1999 Chickasaw Nation) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: The Chickasaw Nation Chikashshanompa’ None known. Choctaw [cho] find Chickasaw unintelligible.
cho Choctaw Muskogean, Western Muskogean United States Louisiana; Mississippi: east central; Oklahoma: McCurtain county; Tennessee 9,640 (2015 census), decreasing. Ethnic population: 20,000 (Golla 2007). In Oklahoma 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Jena Band of Choctaw Indians, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe of Louisiana Chahta, Chahta Anumpa None known. Choctaw find Chickasaw [cic] unintelligible.
sae Sabanê Nambikwara Brazil Mato Grosso state 3 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 140 (Crevels 2012) 8b (Nearly extinct) Sabanês, Sabones, Sowainte
nab Nambikuára, Southern Nambikwara, Nambikwara Complex Brazil Mato Grosso state: along Porto Velho-Cuiabá highway. 10 villages 720 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 720 (Moore 2006) 5* (Developing) Nambicuara, Nambikwara, Nambikwara do Sul, Nambiquara, Southern Nambikwara Manduka, Khithaulhu (Kitãulhu, ki³thãu³lhu²), Halotesu, Saxwentesu, Wakalitesu, Serra Azul, Hahaintesu, Wasusu, Alatesu, Waikisu, Galera, Sarare, Alaketesu, Anunsu.
wmd Mamaindê Nambikwara, Nambikwara Complex, Northern Brazil Mato Grosso state: between Cabixi and Pardo rivers 300 (2017 D. Eberhard). Losing speakers among the youth in one of the 4 villages. Ethnic population: 330 (Crevels 2012). 250 Mamaindê, 80 Negarotê 6b (Threatened) Mamaindé Mamainsahai’gidu Negaroté, Tawende. Similar to Lakondê [lkd], Latundê [ltn], and Tawandê [xtw].
lkd Lakondê Nambikwara, Nambikwara Complex, Northern, Roosevelt Cluster Brazil Rondônia state: Vilhena village 1 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 7 (Crevels 2012) 8b (Nearly extinct) None known. Similar to Latundê [ltn], Mamaindé [wmd], and Tawandê [xtw].
ltn Latundê Nambikwara, Nambikwara Complex, Northern, Roosevelt Cluster Brazil Rondônia state: Aikaná-Latundê Indigenous Reserve 10 (2010 S. Anonby). Ethnic population: 20 (2010 S. Anonby) 8a (Moribund) Leitodu None known. Similar to Lakondé [lkd], Mamaindé [wmd], and Tawandê [xtw].
xtw Tawandê Nambikwara, Nambikwara Complex, Northern, Roosevelt Cluster Brazil Rondônia state: Pyrineus de Souza village, near Vilhena town 1 (Crevels 2012) 8b (Nearly extinct) Da’wan’du, Tawaindê None known. Similar to Lakondê [lkd], Latundê [ltn], and Mamaindê [wmd].
amu Amuzgo, Guerrero Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Amuzgo Mexico Guerrero state: Xochistlahuaca municipality, Cochoapa, Cozoyoapan, Guadalupe Victoria, Huehuetonoc, Huistepec, Rancho del Cura, Tlacoachistlahuaca, and Zacoalpan. Santa Catarina river separates Guerrero variety from Oaxaca varieties 45,900 (2011 UNSD). 10,000 monolinguals (1990 census) 5 (Developing) Amuzgo de Guerrero, Jñom’ndaa, Nomndaa, Ñonda Ñomndaa Amuzgo del Norte, Amuzgo del Sur. Most towns in Guerrero understand the Amuzgo spoken in Xochistlahuaca (Amuzgo del Norte). Huixtepec is a Guerrero town but has various dialectical differences (Amuzgo del Sur).
azm Amuzgo, Ipalapa Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Amuzgo Mexico Oaxaca state: Putla district, La Ciénaga, Santa María Ipalapa northeast of San Pedro Amuzgos, Tlaxiaco to coast 2,030 (2011 UNSD). 20 monolinguals (2000 census) 6b (Threatened) Amuzgo Bajo del Este, Ts’unuma Jñunda None known. Somewhat intelligible with other Amuzgo.
azg Amuzgo, San Pedro Amuzgos Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Amuzgo Mexico Oaxaca state: Putla district, San Pedro Amuzgos and outlying settlements 5,200 (2011 UNSD) 6a (Vigorous) Amuzgo Bajo del Este, Amuzgo de Oaxaca, Amuzgo de San Pedro Amuzgos, Jñon’ndaa, Oaxaca Amuzgo, Ñonda Jnꞌoon None known. 76% comprehension of Guerrero Amuzgo [amu].
cux Cuicatec, Tepeuxila Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Cuiatec Mexico Oaxaca state: 16 towns in northwest 8,680 (2000 INALI). 850 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Cuicateco del centro, Dbaku Dibaku Santa María Pápalo. 88% intelligibility of Teutila Cuicatec [cut].
cut Cuicatec, Teutila Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Cuiatec Mexico Oaxaca state: San Pedro Teutila; 8 towns 3,140 (2000 INALI). 260 monolinguals 6b (Threatened) Dbaku, Duaku Dubaku Cuicateco del Norte, Cuicateco del oriente. 79% intelligibility of Tepeuxila [cux].
vmc Mixtec, Juxtlahuaca Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: San Martin Duraznos, San Miguel Tlacotepec, San Sebastián Tecomaxtlahuaca, Santa María Tindú, and Santa María Yucunicoco, central Santiago Juxtlahuaca, Santos Reyes Tepejillo; Baja California state: San Quintín valley 16,000 (1990 census). 5,500 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Central Juxtlahuaca Mixtec, Mixteco de Juxtlahuaca None known. 84% intelligibility of Silacayoapan [mks], 80% of Yucuane [mvg] and San Miguel Piedras [xtp], 63% of Santa Cruz Mixtepec [mix], 48% of Coicoyán [vmc] (Western Juxtlahuaca), 37% of Tezoatlán [mxb], 18% of Zacatepec [mza], 10% of Ñumí.
xtl Mixtec, Tijaltepec Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Tlaxiaco district, San Pablo Tijaltepec, and Santa María Yosoyúa towns 3,250 (2005 census). 420 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Mixteco de San Pablo Tijaltepec, Mixteco de Santa María Yosoyúa Tu’un savi None known. 89% intelligibility of San Miguel el Grande [mig] and Yosondúa [mpm], 82% of San Mateo Peñasco, 81% of Sinicahua [xti] and 66% of Teita [xtj].
xty Mixtec, Yoloxóchitl Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Guerrero state: San Luís Acatlán municipality, Cuanacastitlán and Yoloxóchitl, south of Tlapa, halfway between the Metlatónoc and Ayutla Mixtec 10,600 (2000 INALI) 6a (Vigorous) Mixteco de Yoloxóchitl Tu’un savi None known. Metlatónoc [mxv] has 35% intelligibility of Yoloxóchitl, and Ayutla [miy] has 30%.
miy Mixtec, Ayutla Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Guerrero state: Ayutla and scattered in about 30 mountain towns 11,600 (2000 INALI). 3,000 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Coastal Guerrero Mixtec, Mixteco de Ayutla Tu’un savi None known. Lexical similarity: 30% with Metlatónoc [mxv] and Yoloxóchitl [xty]; 5% with San Juan Colorado [mjc], Silacayoapan [mks], and Santa Maria Zacatepec [mza]. Considered a Mixtec isolate with a large number of words unlike other variants.
miu Mixtec, Cacaloxtepec Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Santiago Cacaloxtepec town 460 (2005 census). 100 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,250 8a (Moribund) Huajuapan Mixtec, Mixteco de Cacaloxtepec None known. 59% intelligibility of Silacayoapan [mks] (most similar).
xtb Mixtec, Chazumba Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Santiago Chazumba municipality and town, San Pedro y San Pablo Tequixtepec; Puebla state: Petlalcingo, Santa Gertrudis Cosoltepec, Totoltepec de Guerrero and Zapotitlán villages 3,790 (2000 INALI). 30 monolinguals 8a (Moribund) Da’an davi, Mixteco de Chazumba, Mixteco de la Frontera Puebla-Oaxaca, Northern Oaxaca Mixtec None known. 53% inherent intelligibility of Cacaloxtepec [miu], 24% of Chigmecatitlán [mii], 19% of Cuyamecalco [xtu] (Coatzospan).
mii Mixtec, Chigmecatitlán Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Puebla state: Santa Catarina Tlaltempan and Santa María Chigmecatitlán south of Puebla City 1,350 (2010 INEGI). 160 monolinguals (2010 INEGI) 6b* (Threatened) Central Puebla Mixtec, Mixteco de Santa María Chigmecatitlán Da’an davi None known. 23% intelligibility of Chazumba [mit] (Southern Puebla reportedly most similar). An island of Mixtec surrounded by Popoloca and Nahuatl varieties. Low intelligibility with all Mixtec; very different.
miz Mixtec, Coatzospan Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: San Juan Coatzóspan 2,090 (2000 INALI). 300 monolinguals (2005 census) 6b* (Threatened) Mixteco de Coatzóspan, Mixteco de San Juan Coatzospan, Teotitlán Mixtec Tu’un davi None known. 25% intelligibility of Chazumba [xtb]. Cuyamecalco [xtu] reportedly similar, but intelligibility inadequate.
xtd Mixtec, Diuxi-Tilantongo Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Diuxi and Tilantongo areas, 20 towns or villages. Mexico City, Oaxaca City and Puebla City 3,410 (2000 INALI), decreasing. In rapid decline due to migration to the United States. 150 monolinguals 6b (Threatened) Central Nochistlán Mixtec, Mixteco de Diuxi-Tilantongo, Mixteco del Este Central Tnu’un dau None known. 37% intelligibility of Peñoles [mil] (Eastern); reportedly more similar to Nuxaá [mxy].
xtm Mixtec, Magdalena Peñasco Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Tlaxiaco district, San Agustín Tlacotepec, San Cristobal Amoltepec, San Mateo Peñasco, and Santa María Magdalena Peñasco municipalities 7,350 (2005 census). 1,170 monolinguals (2000 census) 6b (Threatened) Peñasco Mixtec Sa’an Ñuu Savi San Agustín Tlacotepec Mixtec (Tlacotepec Mixtec), San Cristóbal Amoltepec Mixtec, San Mateo Peñasco Mixtec. 89% intelligibility of San Cristóbal Amoltepec (not the same as Santiago Amoltepec [mbz], in the District of Sola de Vega), 76% of Tijaltepec [xtl] and Sinicahua [xti], 73% of San Miguel el Grande [mig], 72% of Tlacotepec [xtm], 68% of Ocotepec [mie], 64% of Northern Tlaxiaco (Nduaxico) [xtn], 58% of Yucuañe [mvg].
mxv Mixtec, Metlatónoc Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Guerrero state: Cochoapa and Tlacoachistlahuaca municipalities, Metlatónoc, San Rafael, and towns south 46,600 (2000). Many monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) None known. 90% or higher intelligibility of nearby varieties, but only 50% of most Alacatlatzala [mim]. Alcozauca Mixtec [xta] is separate language.
mie Mixtec, Ocotepec Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: west central 6,170 (2000 INALI). 600 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Mixteco de Santo Tomás Ocotepec, Mixteco de Sierra Sur Noroeste, Ocotepec Mixtec, Santo Tomás Ocotepec Mixtec Tu’un savi None known. 80% intelligibility of Ñumí [xtn] (Northwestern Tlaxiaco).
mig Mixtec, San Miguel el Grande Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Chalcatongo 6,000 (2005 census). 330 monolinguals 6b* (Threatened) Chalcatongo Mixtec, Mixteco de San Pedro Molinos, Mixteco del Sur Bajo None known. 86% intelligibility of Yosondúa [mpm] (most similar).
mza Mixtec, Santa María Zacatepec Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Atotonilco, Las Palmas, Nejapa, Rancho de la Virgen, San Juan Viejo, San Miguel, and Tapanco towns 2,570 (2005 census). 510 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Mixteco de Santa María Zacatepec, Southern Putla Mixtec, Zacatepec Mixtec, “Tacuate” (pej.) Tu’un Va’a None known. 64% intelligibility of Ixtayutla [vmj], 63% of Jicaltepec [mio] (Pinotepa Nacional Mixtec), 40%–50% of Metlatónoc [mxv], 25%–30% of Yoloxochitl [xty].
mxy Mixtec, Southeastern Nochixtlán Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Nochixtlán district, El Oro, La Herradura, La Paz, La Unión Zaragoza, Ojo de Agua Nuxaá, Reforma, San Andrés Nuxiño, Santa Inés de Zaragoza, and Santo Domingo Nuxaá 4,200 (2000 INALI). 180 monolinguals 6b* (Threatened) Mixteco de Santo Domingo Nuxaá, Mixteco del Sureste de Nochixtlán Santo Domingo Nuxaá Mixtec, San Andrés Nuxiño Mixtec, Santa Inés de Zaragoza Mixtec. 60%–70% intelligibility of Peñoles Mixtec [mil]. Understand little of San Miguel Piedras [xtp] or San Pedro Tidaá Mixtec [mtx].
meh Mixtec, Southwestern Tlaxiaco Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state 7,340 (2000 census). 1,000 monolinguals 5 (Developing) Mixteco de Santiago Nuyoo, Mixteco del Suroeste de Tlaxiaco, Mixteco del suroeste del distrito de Tlaxiaco, Nuyoo Mixtec, Southeastern Ocotepec Mixtec Tu̱ꞌun káꞌánꞌ kájí Nuyoo, Yucuhiti. 54% intelligibility of Atatláhuca [mib] (most similar).
mtx Mixtec, Tidaá Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state 380 (2000 INALI). No monolinguals. Ethnic population: 900 (1990 census) 6b (Threatened) Mixteco de San Pedro Tidaá, Mixteco de Tidaá, North Central Nochixtlán Mixtec Tnu’un dawi None known. 60% intelligibility of Peñoles [mil] (Eastern) (most similar); Nuxaá is reportedly similar.
mtu Mixtec, Tututepec Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: San Pedro Tututepec, Santa Cruz Tututepec, Santa María Acatepec, and other towns 1,020 (2000 INALI). Ethnic population: 30,000 (1990 census) 8a (Moribund) Mixteco de San Pedro Tututepec, Mixteco de Villa de Tututepec Tu’un savi Santa María Acatepec. 61% intelligibility of Ixtayutla [vmj] (most similar), 50% of Pinotepa [mio].
mpm Mixtec, Yosondúa Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state 2,000 (2010 SIL). 60 monolinguals 6b (Threatened) Mixteco de Santiago Yosondúa, Southern Tlaxiaco Mixtec None known. 70% intelligibility of San Miguel el Grande [mig]. San Mateo Sindihui [xts] has 19% intelligibility of Yosondúa.
mvg Mixtec, Yucuañe Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: northeast Tlaxiaco district, San Bartolomé Yucuañe. Many work in Mexico City and the United States 710 (2000 INALI). 90 monolinguals 7 (Shifting) Mixteco de San Bartolomé Yucuañe, Mixteco del Sureste Central Tnu’u savi 87% intelligibility of San Cristóbal Amoltepec [xtm], 86% of Tijaltepec [xtl], 85% of Magdalena Peñasco [xtm], 64% of Teita [xtj], 60% of Nduaxico [xtn] (Northern Tlaxiaco Mixtec), 56% of Tlacotepec [xtm]. 2 dialects in San Agustín Tlacotepec.
mab Mixtec, Yutanduchi Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Nochixtlán district, Yutanduchi de Guerrero 960 (2000 INALI). 8 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Mixteco de Yutanduchi, Mixteco de Yutanduchi de Guerrero, Southern Nochixtlan Mixtec Tu’un savi None known. 49% intelligibility of Estetla (Eastern) [mil], 48% of San Juan Tamazola [vmx], 20% of Yosondúa [mpm] and Soyaltepec [vmq], 18%–36% of Peñoles [mil], 15% of Chalcatongo [mig], 13% of Tilantongo [xtd].
mim Mixtec, Alacatlatzala Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Guerrero state: Alacatlatzala, Cahuatache, Cuautipa, Cuba Libre, Jilotepec, Ocuapa, and Potoichan, Quiahuitlatlatzala, San Isidro Labrador, Tenaztalcingo, Tepecocatlán, Tototepec, Xonacatlán, and Zacatipa towns; across western border, into Oaxaca state 30,000 (2011 SIL). 18,000 monolinguals 5 (Developing) Central Misteko, Highland Guerrero Mixtec, Mixteco de Alacatlatzala To’on Savi Potoichán (Ocuapa), Atlamajalcingo del Monte, Cahuatache Tototepec, Cuatzoquitengo, Plan de Guadalupe. 65%–85% intelligibility of Metlatónoc [mxv]. Some had 70% intelligibility of Silacayoapan [mks].
xta Mixtec, Alcozauca Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Guerrero: near Metlatónoc, 14 villages; Oaxaca state: south of San Mateo Neyapan 10,000 (1994 SIL). 4,000 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Mixteco de Alocozauca, Mixteco de Xochapa Xochapa Mixtec, Petlacalancingo Mixtec. 92% intelligibility of Metlatónoc [mxv]; Metlatónoc has 70% intelligibility of Xochapa dialect.
mbz Mixtec, Amoltepec Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Santiago Amoltepec municipality, Sola de Vega district, Barranca Oscura, Colonia de Jesús, El Armadillo, El Cocal, El Laurel, El Mamey, El Zapote, La Mesilla, La Tortuga, Las Cuevas, Llano Conejo and Llano Tigre. 20 villages 5,630 (2000 INALI). 500 monolinguals (2005 census). Ethnic population: 12,000 6b (Threatened) Mixteco de Amoltepec, Western Sola de Vega Mixtec Tnu’u Ñuu Savi None known. 63% intelligibility of Ixtayutla [vmj], 52% of Pinotepa Nacional [mio], 46% of Yosondúa [mpm], 42% of Southwestern Tlaxiaco Mixtec [meh], 32% of Zacatepec [mza], 25% of San Juan Colorado [mjc], 20% of Jamiltepec [mxt], 15% of Chayuco [mih]. People manage to communicate with Ixtayutla, but not Yosondúa, Zacatepec, or Jamiltepec.
mip Mixtec, Apasco-Apoala Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Jocotipac, Nduayaco, San Miguel Chicahua, San Miguel Huautla, Santa María Apasco and other towns 10,000 (1990 SIL). 1,000 monolinguals (1990) 6b* (Threatened) Apasco Mixtec, Apoala Mixtec, Mixteco de Santiago Apoala, Northern Nochixtlán Mixtec None known. 26% intelligibility of Southern Puebla Mixtec [mit].
mib Mixtec, Atatlahuca Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: San Esteban Atatlahuca and Santa Catarina Yosonotú towns 8,300 (1995 census). 440 monolinguals 6a* (Vigorous) Mixteco de San Esteban Atatlahuca, San Esteban Atatlahuca Mixteco, South Central Tlaxiaco Mixtec None known. 68% intelligibility of Yosondúa [mpm].
mih Mixtec, Chayuco Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Saint Catarina Mechoacán and San Agustín Chayuco municipalities 10,000 (1990 SIL). 950 monolinguals 6b* (Threatened) Eastern Jamiltepec-Chayuco Mixtec, Mixteco de Chayucu Tu’un savi Mechoán. 69% intelligibility of Western Jamiltepec [jmx].
xtu Mixtec, Cuyamecalco Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Cuicatlán district, Cuyamecalco, San Miguel Santa Flor, and Santa Ana Cuauhtémoc 1,880 (2000 INALI). 70 monolinguals in San Miguel 6b (Threatened) Cuicatlán Mixtec, Mixteco de Cañada central, Mixteco de Cuyamecalco Tu’un savi None known. Reportedly similar to San Juan Coatzospan [miz].
mxs Mixtec, Huitepec Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Huitepec municipality, San Antonio Huitepec, San Francisco Yucucundo and Santiago Huajolotipac. Baja California state: near Ensenada 2,400 (2000 INALI). 200 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Mixteco de Huitepec, Mixteco de San Antonio Huitepec, Mixteco de Zaachila Tu’un sav None known. 77% intelligibility of Estetla (Eastern) [mil], 75% of Chalcatongo [mig], 52% of Peñoles [mil], 20% of Yosondúa [mpm], 8% of Tilantongo [xtd].
mce Mixtec, Itundujia Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Putla district, Guerrero and Morelos villages southwest of Yosondúa, southeast of Putla 850 (2000 INALI). 17 monolinguals (2005 census) 7 (Shifting) Eastern Putla Mixtec, Mixteco de Santa Cruz Itundujia, Tu’un savi 60% intelligibility of Yosondúa [mpm], 59% of Chalcatongo [mig], 25% of San Martín Peras dialect of Western Juxtlahuaca [jmx], 15% of Amoltepec [mbz], 12% of Zacatepec [mza], 10% of San Esteban Atatláhuca [mib], 10% of Nuyoo dialect of Southwestern Tlaxiaco [meh], 0% of Ixtayutla [vmj].
vmj Mixtec, Ixtayutla Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Jamiltepec district, Carasul, El Carasol, El Huamuche, El Mosco, Frutillo, Ixtayutla, La Humedad, Las Limas, Llano Escondido, Llano Verde, Macahuite, Nuyuku, Olintepec, Pueblo Viejo, San Lucas, Santiago Ixtayutla, Xiniyuba, Yomuche, Yucuyá 6,380 (2000 INALI). 3,800 monolinguals (2005 census) 6a* (Vigorous) Mixteco de Santiago Ixtayutla, Northeastern Jamiltepec Mixtec Tu’un savi None known. 79% intelligibility of Amoltepec [mbz], 59% of Chayuco [mih], 49% of Jamiltepec [mxt], 40% of San Juan Colorado [mjc], 30% of Zacatepec [mza].
mxt Mixtec, Jamiltepec Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: San Andrés Huaxtaltepec, Santa Elena Comaltepec, Santa María Huazolotitlán, Santiago Jamiltepec, Santiago Tetepec 9,760 (2000 INALI). 1,300 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Eastern Jamiltepec-San Cristobal Mixtec, Mixteco de Jamiltepec, Mixteco de Oaxaca de Costa Central Baja, Mixteco de Santa María Huazolotitlán
vmm Mixtec, Mitlatongo Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Nochixtlán, Santa Cruz Mitlatongo, and Santiago Mitlatongo 1,800 (2011 SIL) 6a (Vigorous) Mixteco de Mitlatongo Jnu’u lavi 70% intelligibility of Yutanduchi [mab], 56% of Peñoles [mil], 54% of Tamazola [vmx], 43% of San Juan Teita [xtj], 10% of Nuxaá dialect of Southwestern Nochixtlan [mxy], 8% of Diuxi [xtd].
mix Mixtec, Mixtepec Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: San Juan Mixtepec, Tlaxiaco (district head); Baja California state: San Quintín valley 9,170 in Mexico (2000 INALI). 2,500–3,000 located in Tlaxiaco (district head). 2,600 monolinguals (1990 census) 6a (Vigorous) Eastern Juxtlahuaca Mixtec, Mixteco de Oeste Central, Mixteco de San Juan Mixtepec
xtn Mixtec, Northern Tlaxiaco Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Teposcolula district, San Antonino Monte Verde and San Sebastián Nicananduta municipalities; Tlaxiaco district, San Juan Ñumí and Santiago Nundichi municipalities 5,790 (2000 INALI). 1,600 monolinguals 5 (Developing) Mixteco de San Juan Ñumí, Mixteco del Norte de Tlaxiaco, Sa’an nda’u, Ñumí Mixtec Sa’an savi Yosoñama, San Antonio Nduaxico, San Antonino Monte Verde, San Sebastian Nicananduta, Santiago Nundiche.
mxa Mixtec, Northwest Oaxaca Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Guadalupe Portezuelo, San Simón Zahuatlán, and Santos Reyes Yucuná 5,430 (2000 INALI). 1,000 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Mixteco de Yucuná, Mixteco del Noroeste, Mixteco del Noroeste de Oaxaca Tu’un sav
mil Mixtec, Peñoles Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Santa María Peñoles municipality, Cholula, Huazolotipac, and Monteflor agencies 5,500 (2000 INALI). 1,000 monolinguals 5 (Developing) Eastern Mixtec, Mixteco de Santa María Peñoles Tu’un savi None known. 14% intelligibility of Chalcatongo. Nuxaá has 30% intelligibility of Peñoles [mil].
mio Mixtec, Pinotepa Nacional Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Jamiltepec district, Pinotepa de Don Luis, San Antonio Tepetlapa, San Francisco Sayultepec, San Juan Atoyac, San Juan Cacahuatepec, San Juan Jicayán, San Miguel Tlacamama, San Pedro Jicayán, San Pedro Tulixtlahuaca, San Sebastian Ixcapa, Santa Cruz Itacuán, Santa María Jicaltepec, Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, and Tulixtlahuaca 20,000 (1990 census). 2,200 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Coastal Mixtec, Jicaltepec Mixtec, Lowland Jicaltepec Mixtec, Mixteco de Pinotepa Nacional, Western Jamiltepec Mixtec
mjc Mixtec, San Juan Colorado Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: San Juan Colorado and San Pedro Atoyac in coastal area 5,580 (2000 INALI). 1,890 monolinguals 5 (Developing) Mixteco de Oaxaca de la Costa Noroeste, Mixteco de San Juan Colorado Tu’un sav
xtj Mixtec, San Juan Teita Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Tlaxiaco district, San Juan Teita town 370 (2000 INALI). 35 monolinguals 6b (Threatened) Mixteco de San Juan Teita, Teita Mixtec Dañudavi
xtp Mixtec, San Miguel Piedras Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Nochixtlán district 240 (2000 INALI). Ethnic population: 1,120 (1990 census) 8a (Moribund) Mixteco de San Miguel Piedras, Tu’un savi None known. 49% intelligibility of Estetla (Eastern) [mil], 29% of Soyaltepec [vmq], Yosondúa [mpm], 18% of Peñoles [mil], 15% of Chalcatongo [mig], 13% of Tilantongo [xtd].
mdv Mixtec, Santa Lucía Monteverde Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Putla district, mostly Agua del Toro and Ocotlán 5,330 (2000 INALI). 480 monolinguals. Mostly in Agua del Toro and Ocotlán. Ethnic population: 6,000 (1995 census) 6b (Threatened) Mixteco de Santa Lucía Monteverde, Mixteco de Yosonotú None known. Intelligibility 83% of San Esteban Atatláhuca [mib].
mks Mixtec, Silacayoapan Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: San Jorge Nuchita, Santo Domingo Tonala, and Tijuana 18,700 (2000). 1,500 monolinguals (1990 census) 5 (Developing) tu̱hun ndáhví 70% intelligibility of Metlatónoc [mxv], 68% of Santa María Peras Cuatzoquitengo dialect of Alacatlatzala [mim]; testing incomplete.
xts Mixtec, Sindihui Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Sindihui municipality 34 (2005 census) 8a (Moribund) None known. Distinct from Yutanduchi [mab].
xti Mixtec, Sinicahua Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Tlaxiaco district, Sinicahua municipality, San Antonio Sinicahua and Siniyucu 1,110 (2005 census). 150 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Mixteco de San Antonio Sinicahua Tu’un savi None known. 75% intelligibility of Tijaltepec [xtl], 73% of Ocotepec [mie], 72% of San Miguel el Grande [mig], and 51% of Nduaxico (Northern Tlaxiaco Mixtec) [xtn].
mit Mixtec, Southern Puebla Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Zapotitlán Palmas municipality; Puebla state: Acatlán, Petlalcingo, San Jerónimo Xayacatlán, and Xayacatlán de Bravo municipalities 3,180 (2010 INEGI). 150 monolinguals (2010) 7 (Shifting) Acatlán Mixtec, Mixteco de la Frontera Puebla-Oaxaca, Mixteco del Sur de Puebla, Xayacatlán de Bravo Da’an davi None known. 87% intelligibility of Chazumba [xtb], 43% intelligibility of Cacaloxtepec [miu], and 21% intelligibility of Chigmecatitlán [mii].
vmq Mixtec, Soyaltepec Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Teposcolula district, Guadalupe Gabilera and San Bartolo Soyaltepec villages 220 (2000 INALI). Ethnic population: 930 (1990 census) 6b (Threatened) Mixteco de San Bartolo Soyaltepec, Mixteco del Noreste Bajo, Tu’un savi None known. 28% intelligibility of Tilantongo [xtd], 25% of Ñumí [xtn], 23% of Apoala [mip].
xtt Mixtec, Tacahua Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Tlaxiaco district, southeast of San Miguel el Grande, east of Yosondúa 390 (2005 census). 60 monolinguals 6b (Threatened) Mixteco de Santa Cruz Tacahua, Mixteco del Sur Medio
vmx Mixtec, Tamazola Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Nochixtlán and San Juan Tamazola 1,550 (2000 INALI). 30 monolinguals 6b (Threatened) Mixteco de San Juan Tamazola
mxb Mixtec, Tezoatlán Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Tezoatlán area, San Andrés Yutatío, San Isidro de Zaragoza, San Juan Diquiyú, San Marcos de Garzón, San Martín del Río, San Valentín de Gomez, Santa Catarina Yotandú, Yucuñuti de Benito Juárez, and Yucuquimi de Ocampo 5,080 (2005 census). 670 monolinguals 5 (Developing) Mixteco de Tezoatlán de Segura y Luna Tu’un nda’i None known. Those in each town speak a bit differently. 70%–80% intelligibility of Silacayoapan [mks].
mqh Mixtec, Tlazoyaltepec Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca state: Santiago Tlazoyaltepec municipality; Baja California state: Maneadero area south of Ensenada 6,030 (2000 INALI). 1,000 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Mixteco Bajo de Valles, Mixteco de Santiago Tlazoyaltepec, Tu’un dau
jmx Mixtec, Western Juxtlahuaca Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Mixtec Mexico Oaxaca, San Martín Peras and Río Frijol; Guerrero, Santa Cruz Yucucani, and San José Yoxocaño municipalities, Malvabisco, Rancho Limón, Río Aguacate, Boca de Mamey, Oaxaca-Guerrero border due west of Juxtlahuaca; Baja California, and Mexico (San Quintin valley, Maneadero, Tijuana, San Antonio de las Minas) 20,000 (2005 census). Coicoyan Municipality: 6,150 speakers (2005). San Martin Peras Municipality: 10,000 speakers, plus 2,000 in Santa Cruz Yucucani, 2,000 in San José Yoxocaño. 9,000 monolinguals (2005 census). Coicoyan Municipality: 3,520 monolinguals (2005). San Martin Peras Municipality: 4,820 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Coicoyán Mixtec, Mixteco del Oeste de Juxtlahuaca To’on Savi San Martín Peras, Coicoyán, San Juan Piñas. 82% intelligibility of Metlatónoc [mxv], 80% of Silacayoapan [mks], 65% of Juxtlahuaca [vmc], 19% of Cuatzoquitengo, 16% of Zacatepec [mza].
trs Triqui, Chicahuaxtla Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Trique Mexico Oaxaca state: Tlaxiaco district, San José Xochistlán; Putla district, Santo Domingo del Estado 4,060 (Adelaar 2007) 6a* (Vigorous) Chicahuaxtla Trique, Trike, Trique, Triqui Alto, Triqui de San Andrés Chicahuaxtla nánj nï’ïn Laguna, San José Xochistlá, Santo Domingo del Estado. 74% intelligibility of Copala [trc]. Lexical similarity: 87% with Itunyoso [trq], 78% with San Juan Copala [trc].
trc Triqui, Copala Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Trique Mexico Oaxaca state: Juxtlahuaca, Miguel Alemán, San Juan Copala, Sonora (1,000 users); Baja California state: San Quintín valley; Mexico City. Groups in most tourist centers 25,000 in Mexico (2007 SIL). Total users in all countries: 30,000 5* (Developing) Copala Trique, Copala-Trique, Trike, Trique, Triqui Bajo, Triqui de San Juan Copala xnaꞌánj nu̱ꞌ 56% intelligibility of Chicahuaxtla [trs]. Considerable internal linguistic variation, though not well-defined subdialects.
trq Triqui, San Martín Itunyoso Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Amuzgo-Mixtecan, Mixtecan, Trique Mexico Oaxaca state: Tlaxiaco 2,000 (1983) 6b* (Threatened) San Martín Itunyoso Trique, Triqui Alto, Triqui de San Martín Itunyoso sná’ánj nì’ Lexical similarity: 87% with Laguna dialect of Chicahuaxtla [trs]; 84% with San Juan Copala [trc].
coz Chocholtec Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan Mexico Oaxaca state: Nochixtlán district, San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca, San Miguel Tulancingo, and Santa María Nativitas 440 (2000 INALI). Chocholteco del este: 180 speakers, Chocholteco del oeste: 60 speakers, Chocholteco del sur: 200 speakers (2000 INALI) 8b (Nearly extinct) Chocho, Chocholteco, Chochon, Chochonteco, Chochotec, Ngiba, Ngigua, Ngiwa Chocholteco del Este, Chocholteco del Oeste, Chocholteco del Sur.
ixc Ixcatec Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan Mexico Oaxaca state: Nochixtlan, Santa María Ixcatlán 9 (2009 ELDP). Only a few elderly speakers (M. Swanton) 8b (Nearly extinct) Ixcateco Xwja None known. Different from San Pedro Ixcatlán Mazatec [mzi].
maj Mazatec, Jalapa de Díaz Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Mazatec Mexico Oaxaca and Veracruz states: 13 towns 17,500 (2000 INALI). 4,030 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Lowland Mazatec, Mazateco de San Felipe Jalapa de Díaz, Mazateco del Este Bajo Ntaxjo None known. 73% intelligibility of Huautla [mau] (most similar), 62% of Ixcatlán [mzi], 51% of Soyaltepec [vmp], 46% of San Jerónimo Tecóatl [maa], 35% of Mazatlán [vmz]. Lexical similarity: 82% with Ixcatlán, San Mateo Eloxochitlán [mau] and San Miguel Hualtepec; 80% with Soyaltepec, 74% with Huautla [mau].
maq Mazatec, Chiquihuitlán Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Mazatec Mexico Oaxaca state 1,500 (2000 INALI). 340 monolinguals 6b (Threatened) Mazateco de San Juan Chiquihuitlán, Mazateco del Sur Nne nangui ngaxni None known. 47% intelligibility of Huautla [mau] (most similar), 37% of Ayautla [vmy], 29% of Soyaltepec [vmp], 20% of Ixcatlán [mzi].
mau Mazatec, Huautla Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Mazatec Mexico Oaxaca state: Huautla northeast to Presa Miguel Aleman, and Puebla 74,600 (2000 INALI). Over 100,000 Mazatec speakers live outside the Mazatec homeland, mostly in major cities (2005 census). Probably at least half speak L1. 22,400 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Highland Mazatec, Mazateco de Huautla de Jimenez, Mazateco de la Sierra, Mazateco del Centro Enna San Mateo, San Miguel, Mazateco de presa alto, Mazateco del Norte. 90% intelligibility of San Jerónimo Tecóatl [maa] (most similar, but less in outlying areas), 60% of Mazatlán, 35% of Jalapa [maj]. Lexical similarity: 94% with San Miguel, 93% with San Mateo, 80% with Soyaltepec, 78% with San Pedro Ixcatlán, 74% with Jalapa de Díaz.
mzi Mazatec, Ixcatlán Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Mazatec Mexico Oaxaca state: Chichicazapa, Nuevo Ixcatlán, and San Pedro Ixcatlán 8,590 (2000 INALI). 1,980 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Mazateco de San Pedro Ixcatlán, Mazateco de presa bajo En ningotsie None known. 76% intelligibility of Huautla [mau] (most similar). Different from Ixcatec [ixc]. Lexical similarity: 78% with Huautla [mau], 86% with San Mateo Eloxochitlán [mau], 85% with San Miguel Hualtepec and Soyaltepec [vmp], 82% with Jalapa de Díaz [maj].
maa Mazatec, San Jerónimo Tecóatl Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Mazatec Mexico Oaxaca state: San Antonio Eloxochitlán, San Jerónimo Tecóatl, San Lorenzo, San Lucas Zoquiapan, San Pedro Ocopetatillo, Santa Ana, and Santa Cruz Acatepec municipalities; a few in Puebla and San Sebastian Tlacotepec municipalities. 12 towns 18,900 (2000 INALI). 4,000 in state of Puebla. 3,780 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Mazateco de San Antonio Eloxochitlán, Mazateco de San Jerónimo Tecóatl, Mazateco del Oeste, Northern Highland Mazatec San Jerónimo Tecóatl Mazatec, San Antonio Eloxochitlán Mazatec, San Lucas Zoquiapam Mazatec, San Pedro Ocopetatillo Mazatec, Santa Cruz Acatepec Mazatec. 76% intelligibility of Huautla [mau] (most similar), 26% of Jalapa [maj].
vmy Mazatec, Ayautla Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Mazatec Mexico Oaxaca state: Teotitlán district, San Bartolomé Ayautla 3,700 (2005 census). 2,800 monolinguals 5 (Developing) Mazateco del Sureste Enre naxinanda nguifi None known. 80% intelligibility of Huautla [mau], 79% of San Miguel Hualtepec, 40% of Soyaltepec [vmp], 37% of Jalapa [maj], 24% of Ixcatlán [mzi].
vmz Mazatec, Mazatlán Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Mazatec Mexico Oaxaca state: Teotitlán district, Mazatlán Villa de Flores in 32 towns and villages; Distrito Federal 12,000 (2000 INALI). 1,440 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Mazateco de Mazatlán Villa de Flores, Mazateco del Suroeste Ienra naxinandana nnandia San Jerónimo Tecóatl Mazatec, San Antonio Eloxochitlán Mazatec (Mazateco de Eloxochitlán), San Lucas Zoquiapan Mazatec, San Pedro Ocopetatillo Mazatec, San Lorenzo Cuanecuiltitla Mazatec, Santa Ana Ateixtlahuaca Mazatec, San Francisco Huehuetlán Mazatec. 80% intelligibility of San Jerónimo Tecóatl [maa], 78% of Huautla [mau], 16% of Jalapa de Díaz [maj], 8% of Chiquihuitlán [maq].
pbm Mazatec, Puebla and Northeastern Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Mazatec Mexico Oaxaca state: San Francisco Huehuetlán, San Lorenzo Cuaunecuiltitla, and Santa Ana Ateixlahuaca, Oaxaca; Puebla state: San Sebastian Tlacotepec, Santa María Coyomeapan, Tezonapa, Veracruz 33,800 (2016 R. Klint) 6a* (Vigorous) Mazateco de Puebla y del Noroeste, ’an Xo’boó Santa Ana Ateixtlahuaca Mazatec, San Lorenzo Cuanecuiltitla Mazatec, Santa María Coyomeapan Mazatec, San Francisco Huehuetlán Mazatec, San Sebastian Tlacotepec Mazatec, Tezonapa Mazatec. Most closely related to San Jerónimo Tecóatl Mazatec [maa].
vmp Mazatec, Soyaltepec Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Mazatec Mexico Oaxaca state: Tuxtepec district, Soyaltepec municipality, San Miguel Soyaltepec, Santa María Jacatepec and Soyaltepec island 27,500 (2000 INALI). Original Soyaltepec variety may only be 900, mostly monolingual. 1,930 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Mazateco de San Miguel Soyaltepec, Mazateco de Temascal, Mazateco del Noreste En naxijen None known. 5% intelligibility of Chiquihuitlán [maq].
poe Popoloca, San Juan Atzingo Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Popoloca Mexico Puebla state: San Juan Atzingo 3,690 (2000 INALI). 500 monolinguals. Most women over 60 functionally monolingual 5 (Developing) Atzingo Popoloca, Eastern Popoloca, Ngiba, Ngiwa, Popoloca de San Juan Atzingo, Popoloca del Oriente, Southern Popoloca Ngigua None known. 76% intelligibility of Metzontla Popoloca [pbe] (most simlar), 26% of San Felipe Popoloca [pow].
pls Popoloca, San Marcos Tlacoyalco Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Popoloca Mexico Puebla state: San Francisco Esperilla, San José Buenavista, San Juan Sacavasco, San Marcos Tlacoyalco, and San Martin Esperilla 8,440 (2000 INALI) 6a* (Vigorous) Ngiwa, Northern Popoloca, Popoloca de San Marcos Tlalcoyalco, Popoluca del Norte, San Marcos Tlalcoyalco Popoloca Ngigua None known. San Luis [pps] has 90% intelligibility of San Marcos.
pca Popoloca, Santa Inés Ahuatempan Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Popoloca Mexico Puebla state: Santa Inés Ahuatempan and Todos Santos Almolonga west of Coyotepec and Tehuacán 4,000 (2000 SIL). Few monolinguals 7 (Shifting) Ngiba, Ngigua, Popoloca de Santa Inés Ahuatempan, Popoloca del Poniente Nquivā Ahuatempan Popoloca, Todos Santos Almolonga Popoloca. 75% intelligibility of San Felipe Popoloca [pow] (most similar).
pbf Popoloca, Coyotepec Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Popoloca Mexico Puebla state: Coyotepec and San Mateo west of Tehuacán city, east of Ahuatempan 500 (1990 census). Ethnic population: 7,000 8a (Moribund) Ngiba, Ngigua, Ngiwa, San Vicente Coyotepec Popoloca San Vicente Coyotepec Popoloca, San Mateo Zoyamazalco Popoloca. 41% intelligibility of Otlaltepec [pow], 23% of Atzingo [poe], 15% of Tlacoyalco Northern Popoloca [pls]. San Mateo dialect may be a separate language.
pbe Popoloca, Mezontla Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Popoloca Mexico Puebla state: southwest of Tehuacan city, 1 town; Oaxaca state: border area 2,000 (1993 SIL) 8a (Moribund) Los Reyes Metzontla Popoloca, Ngiba, Ngigua, Ngiwa, Popoloca de Mezontla, Southern Popoloca None known. 52% intelligibility of Atzingo Popoloca [poe], 35% of Tlacoyalco (Northern Popoloca) [pls], 11% of Otlaltepec [pow].
pow Popoloca, San Felipe Otlaltepec Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Popoloca Mexico Puebla state: Huejonapan, San Felipe Otlaltepec, Santa María Nativitas 3,000 (2000 SIL). 50 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 6,590 7 (Shifting) Popoloca de San Felipe Otlaltepec, Popoloca del Poniente, Western Popoloca Ngiba Santa María Nativitas, Huejonapan.
pps Popoloca, San Luís Temalacayuca Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Popolocan, Popoloca Mexico Puebla state: San Luís Temalacayuca 4,730 (1994 SIL) 6a (Vigorous) Ngiba, Ngiwa, Popoloca de San Luis Temalacayuca Ngigua None known. San Luís has 84% intelligibility of San Marcos [pls], 22% of Atzingo [poe], 8% of Otlaltepec [pow].
ctz Chatino, Zacatepec Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Chatino Mexico Oaxaca state: Juquila district, San Marcos Zacatepec and Juquila villages 450 (2000 INALI) 7 (Shifting) Chatino de San Marcos Zacatepec, Chatino de Zacatepec Cha’ jna’a 66% intelligibility of Nopala [cya], 61% of Panixtlahuaca dialect of Western Highland Chatino [ctp], 57% of Yaitepec dialect of Western Highland Chatino, 6% of Tataltepec [cta]. Lengthened word forms are like Zenzontepec Chatino [czn]. Reportedly similar to Eastern Highland Chatino [cly] in some respects, but geographically and socioeconomically separated.
cly Chatino, Eastern Highland Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Chatino Mexico Oaxaca state: Juquila district, Lachao Pueblo Nuevo, and Santa María Yolotepec villages 1,800 (2000 INALI) 6a (Vigorous) Chatino Oriental Alto, Chatino de la Zona Alta Oriental, Lachao-Yolotepec Chatino, Sierra Oriental Chatino Cha’ jna’a One dialect. Uses lengthened word forms similar to Zenzontepec Chatino [czn]. Reportedly similar to Zacatepec [ctz], but geographically and socioeconomically separated. 87% intelligibility of Yaitepec dialect of Western Highland Chatino [ctp], 83% of Nopala [cya], 77% of Panixtlahuaca dialect of Western Highland Chatino [ctp], 21% of Tataltepec [cta].
cya Chatino, Nopala Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Chatino Mexico Oaxaca state: Juquila district; Atotonilco, Cerro el Aire, San Gabriel Mixtepec, San María Magdalena Tiltepec, Santa María Texmaxcaltepec, Santiago Cuixtla, Santos Reyes Nopala, and Teotepec 8,940 (2000 INALI). 2,300 monolinguals 5 (Developing) Chatino Oriental Bajo Cha’ jna’a 59% intelligibility of Panixtlahuaca dialect of Western Highland Chatino [ctp], 73% of Yaitepec dialect of Western Highland Chatino [ctp], 13% of Tataltepec Chatino [cta].
cta Chatino, Tataltepec Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Chatino Mexico Oaxaca state: Juquila district, extreme west lowland Chatino area, San Pedro Tututepec and Tataltepec de Valdez towns; a few in nearby Spanish centers 540 (2015 R. Sullivant). 1 monolinguals (2015 R. Sullivant) 6b (Threatened) Chatino Occidental Bajo, Lowland Chatino Cha’ jna’a 38% intelligibility of Yaitepec dialect of Western Highland Chatino [ctp], 35% of Panixtlahuaca dialect of Western Highland Chatino [ctp], 33% of Nopala [cya], 27% of Zacatepec [ctz].
ctp Chatino, Western Highland Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Chatino Mexico Oaxaca state: Juquila district, Panixtlahuaca, San Juan Quiahije, Yaitepec towns; Ixtapan, Tepenixtelahuaca, Ixpantepec, Amialtepec villages; some hamlets 16,000 (2000 INALI). 6,000 monolinguals (1990 census) 5 (Developing) Cha’t-An, Chatino Central, Chatino de la Zona Alta Occidental, Sierra Occidental Chatino Cha’ jna’a Panixtlahuaca Chatino, San Juan Quiahije Chatino, Yaitepec Chatino. 71% intelligibility of Yaitepec dialect, 66% of Nopala [cya], 46% of Zacatepec [ctz], 32% of Tataltepec [cta]; Yaitepec dialect has 80% intelligibility of Nopala, 78% of Panixtlahuaca dialect, 20% of Tataltepec.
czn Chatino, Zenzontepec Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Chatino Mexico Oaxaca state: Juquila district, Santa Cruz Zenzontepec and San Jacinto Tlacotepec municipalities, former Santa María Tlapanalquiahuitl municipality 8,490 (2000 INALI). 2,000 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Chatino Occidental Alto, Northern Chatino Cha’ jna’a Some dialect difference in Santa María Tlapanalquiahuitl area. One of the most isolated and conservative groups in Oaxaca.
zpa Zapotec, Lachiguiri Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: Jalapa, Magdalena, and Santa María Totolapilla, north of Isthmus, southwest of Guevea de Humboldt in neighboring municipalities 5,000 (1977 SIL) 6b* (Threatened) Northwestern Tehuantepec Zapotec, Zapoteco de Santiago Lachiguiri None known. 62% intelligibility in Quiavicuzas [zpj] and Isthmus [zai] (most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zpx Zapotec, San Baltazar Loxicha Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: San Baltázar Loxicha and Santa Catarina Loxicha south of Oaxaca City 1,500 (1990 census). 20 monolinguals 6b (Threatened) Northwestern Pochutla Zapotec, San Baltázar Loxicha Zapotec, Zapoteco de San Baltázar Loxicha None known. 71% intelligibility of Santa María Coatlán [zps] (most similar), 63% of Cuixtla [zam] (Central Miahuatlán), 47% of San Vicente Coatlán [zpt]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zpn Zapotec, Santa Inés Yatzechi Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: Zimatlán district 2,240 (1990 census). 180 monolinguals 6b (Threatened) Southeastern Zimatlán Zapotec, Zapoteco de Santa Inés Yatzechi, Zapoteco de Zegache Zaachila. 75% intelligibility of Ocotlán [zac] (most similar). San Miguel Tilquiapan [zts] may be a dialect. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zpk Zapotec, Tlacolulita Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: Asunción Tlacolulita and San Juan Alotepec 53 (2000 INALI). Ethnic population: 900 (1990 census) 8a (Moribund) Southeastern Yautepec Zapotec, Zapoteco de Asunción Tlacolulita None known. 15% intelligibility of Quiavicuzas [zpj] (most similar), 10% of Mitla [zaw] and Western Tlacolula Valley [zab], 0% of Lachiguiri [zpa], Juchitán (Isthmus) [zai], Guevea de Humboldt [zpg], Petapa [zpe], San Juan Mixtepec [zpm], and Quiegolani [zpi]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zav Zapotec, Yatzachi Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: Xoochixtepec, Yalina, Yatzachi el Alto, Yatzachi el Bajo, Yohueche, Zoochila, Zoochina 2,500 (1990 census) 6b* (Threatened) Diosənꞌ, Diozənꞌ, Villa Alta Zapotec, Zapoteco de Yatzachi Dižə’əxon None known. 90% intelligibility of Zoogocho [zpq] on narrative, 85% of Cajonos [zad] (Southern Villa Alta) and Yalálag [zpu]; somewhat of Tabaa [zat]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zoo Zapotec, Asunción Mixtepec Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: Asunción Mixtepec, 1 other town southwest of Oaxaca City 100 (1990 census). Ethnic population: 2,480 (1990 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) North Central Zimatlan Zapotec, Zapoteco de Asunción Mixtepec None known. 22% intelligibility of Ayoquesco [zaf] (most similar), 3% of El Alto [zpp]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zaf Zapotec, Ayoquesco Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: San Andrés Zabache, San Martín Lachila, Santa Cruz Nexila, Santa María Ayoquesco 880 (1990 census). 9 monolinguals 6b (Threatened) Western Ejutla Zapotec, Zapoteco de Santa María Ayoquesco None known. 23% intelligibility of Ocotlán Zapotec [zac] (most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zad Zapotec, Cajonos Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: San Francisco Cajonos, San Mateo Cajonos, San Miguel Cajonos, San Pablo Yaganiza, San Pedro Cajonos, and Xagacía 5,000 (1993 SIL). Many monolinguals 5* (Developing) Southern Villa Alta Zapotec, Yaganiza Zapotec, Zapoteco de San Pedro Cajonos didza-xhon Cajonos Zapotec, Yaganiza, Xagacía Zapotec, San Mateo Zapotec. Yaganiza and Xagacía dialects are similar. Major differences between those and the other 4 towns; adaptation of literature probably needed. San Pedro Cajonos dialect has 73% intelligibility of Zoogocho [zpq] (most similar other Zapotec). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zpv Zapotec, Chichicapan Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state 2,720 (2005 INEGI) 7 (Shifting) Eastern Ocotlán Zapotec, Zapoteco de San Baltazar Chichicapan None known. 59% intelligibility of Ocotlán Zapotec [zac] (most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zpc Zapotec, Choapan Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: from Comaltepec northeast; Veracruz state: Arena and Playa Vincente border area 12,000 (2007 SIL) 6b (Threatened) Zapoteco de Choapan, Zapoteco de San Juan Comaltepec Choapan, Comaltepec. 60% intelligibility of Zoogocho [zpq] (most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zca Zapotec, Coatecas Altas Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: Ejutla 4,880 (2005 census). 100 monolinguals 6a* (Vigorous) Zapoteco de San Juan Coatecas Altas None known. Reportedly most similar to San Gregorio Ozolotepec (83% intelligibility) and Miahuatlán [zam] (Cuitla). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zps Zapotec, Coatlán Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: Santo Domingo Coatlán, 7 towns near Chatino region 500 (1992 SIL) 7 (Shifting) San Miguel Zapotec, Western Miahuatlán Zapotec, Zapoteco de Santa María Coatlán None known. 54% intelligibility of Loxicha [ztp] (most similar), 51% of San Gregorio Ozolotepec [zao], 44% of Cuixtla (Miahuatlam Zapotec) [zam], 29% of Logueche (Amatlan Zapotec) [zpo], 16% of Mixtepec [zpm], 1% of Quiquitani-Quierí [ztq]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zte Zapotec, Elotepec Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: 1 village west of Zimatlán 200 (1990 census) 8a (Moribund) Papabuco, Zapoteco de San Juan Elotepec None known. 68% intelligibility of Santa María Zaniza [zpw] (most similar), 10% of Texmelucan [zpz]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zpg Zapotec, Guevea de Humboldt Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state 4,720 (2000 INEGI) 5* (Developing) Northern Isthmus Zapotec, Zapoteco de Guevea de Humboldt didz-rieꞌ None known. 49% intelligibility of Lachiguiri [zpa] (Northwestern Tehuantepec; most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zai Zapotec, Isthmus Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: Juchitán and Tehuantepec 85,000 (1990 census) 5* (Developing) Sapoteko, Zapoteco del Istmo diidxazá None known. 18% intelligibility of Santa María Petapa [zpe] (most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
ztp Zapotec, Loxicha Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: Candelaria Loxicha, San Agustín Loxicha, San Andrés Paxtlán, San Bartolomé Loxicha, San Francisco Cozoaltepec, San Miguel Suchixtepec, San Pedro el Alto, San Pedro Pochutla, Santa María Colotepec, Santa María Tonameca, Santo Domingo Morelos between Miahuatlán, Pochutla, and Puerto Escondido 75,000 (2000 census). 22,500 monolinguals (2005 census) 6a* (Vigorous) Western Pochutla Zapotec, Zapoteco de Loxicha Diste San Agustín Loxicha, San Bartolomé Loxicha, San Andrés Paxtlán, San Miguel Suchixtepec. Distinct from San Baltázar Loxicha [zpx] and Santa Catarina Loxicha. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zaw Zapotec, Mitla Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: Mitla valley 19,500 (1983 SIL). 4,500 in Matatlán (1983 SIL). 190 monolinguals 5 (Developing) East Central Tlacolula Zapotec, East Valley Zapotec Didxsaj Santiago Matatlán Zapotec (Matatlán Zapotec). 75% intelligibility of Western Tlacolula Valley [zab] (most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zpm Zapotec, Mixtepec Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state 7,000 (1991 SIL) 5* (Developing) Eastern Miahuatlán Zapotec, San Juan Mixtepec Zapoteco, Zapoteco de San Juan Mixtepec, diidz rii dìidz-zÈ None known. 80% intelligibility of Santiago Lapaguía [ztl] (most similar), but that is probably learned bilingualism (it is more likely to be 50%). A separate language from San Agustín Mixtepec Zapotec [ztm]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zac Zapotec, Ocotlán Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: Ocotlán and Santiago Apóstol areas 15,000 (1993 SIL) 6a* (Vigorous) Ocotlán Oeste Zapotec, Zapoteco del Poniente de Ocotlán None known. 67% intelligibility of Tilquiapan [zts] (most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zao Zapotec, Ozolotepec Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: southeast Miahuatlán, halfway to the coast. Most towns with ‘Ozolotepec’ in the name included, but not San Francisco Ozolotepec 6,500 (1990 census). People in San Marcial, San Gregorio, San Esteban, and Santo Domingo are monolingual 5* (Developing) Zapoteco de Ozolotepec, diste Dizte chaan zha Ozolotepec San Marcial Ozolotepec Zapotec, San Gregorio Ozolotepec Zapotec. 87% intelligibility of Cuixtla [zam] (Central Miahuatlán), 84% of Loxicha [ztp]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zpe Zapotec, Petapa Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: Juchitán district, Santa María Petapa and Santo Domingo Petapa north of the isthmus 8,000 (1990 census). 220 monolinguals 6b* (Threatened) Zapoteco de Santa María Petapa None known. 55% intelligibility of Guevea [zpg] (most similar), 34% of Lachiguiri [zpa]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zpj Zapotec, Quiavicuzas Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: Yautepec district, Guevea de Humboldt municipality, Guadalupe Guevea; Nejapa de Madero municipality, Carrizal, Corral de Piedra, San Juan Lachixila; San Carlos Yautepec municipality, Santiago Quiavicuzas; northeast of Pan American highway 4,000 (1990 census). 180 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Northeastern Yautepec Zapotec, Zapoteco de Quiavicuzas, Zapoteco de San Juan Lachixila None known. 59% intelligibility of Lachiguiri [zpa] (Northwestern Tehuantepec; most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zar Zapotec, Rincón Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: north 29,200 (2000) 5* (Developing) Northern Villa Alta Zapotec, San Juan Yaeé Zapotec, Zapoteco de Yagallo, Zapoteco del Rincón didza’ xidza’ None known. 64% intelligibility of Choapan [zpc] (most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zpf Zapotec, San Pedro Quiatoni Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: Salinas, San Pedro Quiatoni, Unión Juárez, and 20 nearby settlements 14,800 (2000) 5* (Developing) Eastern Tlacolula Zapotec, Quiatoni Zapotec, Zapoteco de San Pedro Quiatoni diidx zah None known. 76% intelligibility of Mitla [zaw] (most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zpt Zapotec, San Vicente Coatlán Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: Ejutla district, San Vicente Coatlán, a municipality town south of Oaxaca City 3,380 (2005 census). 340 monolinguals 6a* (Vigorous) Coatlán Zapotec, Southern Ejutla Zapotec, Zapoteco de San Vicente Coatlán None known. 75% intelligibility of San Baltázar Loxicha [ztp] (Northwestern Pochutla, most similar), 45% of Santa María Coatlán [zps]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zpi Zapotec, Santa María Quiegolani Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: central 2,000 (2000 census) 6b* (Threatened) Quiegolani Zapotec, Western Yautepec Zapotec, Zapoteco de Santa María Quiegolani disa None known. 60% intelligibility of San Juan Mixtepec [zpm] (most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zpr Zapotec, Santiago Xanica Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: southeast Miahuatlán, San Andrés Lovene, San Antonio Ozolotepec, Santa María Coixtepec, Santiago Xanica 2,500 (1990 census) 6b (Threatened) Xanica Zapotec None known. 72% intelligibility of San Gregorio Ozolotepec [zao], 70% of Cuixtla [zam] (Central Miahuatlán). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zas Zapotec, Santo Domingo Albarradas Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: San Miguel Albarradas, Santa María Albarradas, Santo Domingo Albarradas 5,500 (1980 census) 5* (Developing) Albarradas Zapotec, Zapoteco de Santo Domingo Albarradas Dihidx Bilyáhab None known. 39% intelligibility of Mitla [zaw] (most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zpd Zapotec, Southeastern Ixtlán Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: Benito Juárez, Capulalpan de Morelos, Carrizal, Guelatao de Juárez, Ixtlán de Juárez, La Trinidad, Latuvi, Llano Grande, Natividad, Nevería, San Miguel Amatlán, Santa Catarina Lachatao, Santa María Yavesía (center), Santiago Xiacui 6,000 (1992 SIL) 6b* (Threatened) Ixtlan Zapotec, Latuvi Zapotec, Yavesía Zapotec, Zapoteco del Sureste de Ixtlán None known. 63% intelligibility of Atepec [zaa] (Sierra de Juárez), 43% of Teococuilco [zae]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zpz Zapotec, Texmelucan Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: west 4,630 (2000 INALI) 5* (Developing) Central Sola de Vega Zapotec, Papabuco, Zapoteco de San Lorenzo Texmelucan None known. Most similar to Western Sola de Vega [zpw] (Zaniza). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zab Zapotec, Western Tlacolula Valley Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: central 28,000 (1990 census) 5* (Developing) Guelavía, San Juan Guelavía Zapotec, Western Tlacolula Zapotec, Zapoteco de San Juan, Zapoteco de Tlacolula occidental Ditsa Jalieza Zapotec, Teotitlán del Valle Zapotec (San Marcos Tlapazola Zapotec, Tlacolula Valley Zapotec), San Lucas Quiavini Zapotec (Dii’zh Sah, San Lucas Zapotec), San Martín Tilcajete Zapotec, Santa Ana del Valle Zapotec. 20% intelligibility of Santa Inés Yatzechi [zpn] (most similar); Jalieza 99% of Western Tlacolula Valley; Teotitlán del Valle 100% of Western Tlacolula Valley, but Western Tlacolula Valley only 59% of Teotitlán del Valle. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zty Zapotec, Yatee Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: San Cristóbal Lachiruáj, San Francisco Yatee, 4 towns 5,000 (2004 SIL). 3,000 for Yatee and 2,000 for Lachirioag 5* (Developing) Zapoteco de Yatee Yatee Zapotec (Zapoteco de Yatee), Lachirioag Zapotec (Lachiruaj Zapotec, San Cristóbal Lachiruaj Zapotec). Most similar to Villa Alta Zapotec [zav] and Yalálag Zapotec [zpu]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zpb Zapotec, Yautepec Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: San Bartolo Yautepec 250 (2000 INALI). 4 monolinguals (1990). All over 50 7 (Shifting) Northwestern Yautepec Zapotec, Zapoteco de San Bartolo Yautepec None known. 10% intelligibility of Tlacolulita [zpk] (most similar), none of other Zapotec. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zpw Zapotec, Zaniza Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: Buenavista, El Frijol, Santa María Zaniza, Santiago Textitlán, Santiago Xochiltepec 770 (1990 census). 4 monolinguals 6b (Threatened) Papabuco, Western Sola de Vega Zapotec, Zapoteco de Santa María Zaniza None known. 10% intelligibility of Texmelucan [zpz] (most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zaq Zapotec, Aloápam Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: San Isidro Aloápam and San Miguel Aloápam 3,400 (2000 census) 6a* (Vigorous) Zapoteco de Aloápam None known. Distinct from Teococuilco Zapotec [zae]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zpo Zapotec, Amatlán Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: east of Miahuatlán. 2 towns 10,000 (2000 SIL). 2,000 monolinguals 5 (Developing) Zapoteco de San Cristóbal Amatlán, Zapoteco del Noreste de Miahuatlán Dizhze San Cristóbal Amatlán, San Francisco Logueche. Reportedly most similar to Loxicha [ztp]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zpp Zapotec, El Alto Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: San Andrés el Alto, San Antonino el Alto, San Pedro el Alto 900 (1990 census). 30 monolinguals 6b (Threatened) South Central Zimatlan Zapotec, Zapoteco de San Pedro el Alto None known. 20% intelligibility of Totomachapan (most similar). A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
ztu Zapotec, Güilá Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: San Dionisio Ocotepec municipality, Matatlan and San Pablo Güilá agencies 9,500 (1990 census). 2,300 monolinguals 6a* (Vigorous) San Dionisio Ocotepec Zapotec, Zapoteco de San Dionisio Ocotepec, Zapoteco de San Pablo Güilá San Dionisio dialect has 80% inherent intelligibility of Mitla [zaw]. Güilá has 83% of Western Tlacolula Valley [zab], 80% of Chichicapan [zpv], 69% of Tilquiapan [zts], 41% of Mitla [zaw], 35% of Ocotlán [zac], 5% of Santa María Albarradas [ztn]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zpl Zapotec, Lachixío Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: Sola de Vega municipality, San Mateo Mixtepec, San Vicente Lachixío, and Santa María Lachixío 6,500 (1990 census). 3,250 monolinguals 5* (Developing) Eastern Sola de Vega Zapotec, Zapoteco de Lachixío Dialu San Miguel Mixtepec, San Mateo Mixtepec. Southwestern Zimatlán dialect most distinct. 73% intelligibility of San Pedro el Alto [zpp], 80% of San Miguel Mixtepec, 89% of San Mateo Mixtepec, and 99% of San Vicente Lachixío dialect. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
ztl Zapotec, Lapaguía-Guivini Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: La Merced del Potrero, Lapaguía, southeast Miahuatlán, San Felipe Lachillo, and San Juan Guivini 4,200 (1983 SIL) 6a* (Vigorous) Santiago Lapaguia Zapotec, Zapoteco de Lapaguía-Guivini, Zapoteco de Santiago Lapaguía Lapaguía, Guivini. 43% intelligibility of San Juan Mixtepec Zapotec [zpm]; Lapaguía Dialect 90% intelligibility of Guivini Dialect. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zpy Zapotec, Mazaltepec Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: Etla district, San Andrés Zautla, San Pedro y San Pablo Etla, Santo Tomás Mazaltepec in Oaxaca valley northwest of Oaxaca city 2,200 (1990 census). 25 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Etla Zapotec, Zapoteco de Santo Tomás Mazaltepec None known. 10% intelligibility of Western Tlacolula Valley Zapotec [zab], none of other Zapotec varieties. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zam Zapotec, Miahuatlán Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: Cuixtla 1,000 (2007 SIL) 6b (Threatened) Zapoteco de Miahuatlán A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
ztq Zapotec, Quioquitani-Quierí Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: Yautepec municipality, San Pedro Leapi, Santa Catalina Quierí, Santa Catarina Quioquitani, Santiago Lachivía, Santo Domingo Lachivitó, Santo Tomás Quierí 4,000 (1991 SIL) 5* (Developing) Zapoteco de Quioquitani y Quierí tiits së None known. Reportedly most similar to Mixtepec Zapotec [zpm]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
ztm Zapotec, San Agustín Mixtepec Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: Miahuatlán and San Agustín Mixtepec 59 (1994 SIL) 8b (Nearly extinct) None known. Distinct from San Juan Mixtepec Zapotec [zpm]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
ztn Zapotec, Santa Catarina Albarradas Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: Santa Catarina Albarradas (also known as San Antonio Albarradas) 1,000 (1990 census) 6b (Threatened) Zapoteco de Santa Catarina Albarradas None known. 80% intelligibility of Santo Domingo Albarradas [zas]; Santo Domingo 52% of Santa Catarina. Differences in phonology and grammar. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zaa Zapotec, Sierra de Juárez Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: north 4,000 (1990 census). 150 monolinguals 6a* (Vigorous) Ixtlán Zapoteco, Juárez Zapotec, Zapoteco de Atepec Atepec, Macuiltianguis Zapotec. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zsr Zapotec, Southern Rincon Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state 12,000 (1990 census) 5* (Developing) Zapoteco de Rincón Sur A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zat Zapotec, Tabaa Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state 2,000 (1992 SIL) 6b* (Threatened) Central Villa Alta Zapotec, Zapoteco de Tabaa A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
ztt Zapotec, Tejalapan Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: Etla district, San Felipe Tejalapan 50 (2000 INALI). Ethnic population: 4,660 8a (Moribund) Zapoteco de San Felipe Tejalapan, Zapoteco de Tejalápam None known. Distinct from Santo Tomás Mazaltepec Zapotec [zpy]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zts Zapotec, Tilquiapan Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: Ocotlán and San Miguel Tilquiapan 5,000 (2007 SIL). 900 monolinguals 6a* (Vigorous) Zapoteco de San Miguel Tilquiapan None known. 87% intelligibility of Santa Inés Yatzechi [zpn], 65% of Chichicapan [zpv], 59% of Ocotlán [zac], 45% of Western Tlacolula Valley Zapotec [zab]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zph Zapotec, Totomachapan Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: west; 2 towns 260 (1990 census). Ethnic population: 1,010 (1990 census) 8a (Moribund) Western Zimatlán Zapotec, Zapoteco de San Pedro Totomachapan None known. No intelligibility of other Zapotec. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zax Zapotec, Xadani Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: Pochutla district, San Miguel del Puerto municipality, Santa María Xadani. 16 towns 340 (1990 census). 1 monolinguals (1990) 7 (Shifting) Eastern Pochutla Zapotec, Zapoteco de Santa María Xadani A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
ztg Zapotec, Xanaguía Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state: southeast Miahuatlán, San Francisco Ozolotepec, and San José Ozolotepec, Santa Catarina Xanaguía 2,500 (1990 census). 880 monolinguals. Mainly older women 6a (Vigorous) Zapoteco de Santa Catarina Xanaguía Diidz Zë None known. A few phonological and lexical differences between San Francisco and San José areas. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zpu Zapotec, Yalálag Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Cuidad de México; Oaxaca state: Oaxaca city; Veracruz state: Yalálag 3,500 (2005). 2,000 are in Yalálag 5* (Developing) Zapoteco de Yalálag Dìʼll Wlhàll Yàlhálhg A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zae Zapotec, Yareni Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state 2,900 (2000 census) 6a* (Vigorous) Etla Zapotec, Western Ixtlán Zapotec, Zapoteco de Santa Ana Yareni, Zapoteco de Teococuilco de Marcos Pérez None known. 80% intelligibility of Sierra de Juárez Zapotec [zaa]. Different from Aloapam Zapotec [zaq]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
ztx Zapotec, Zaachila Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Oaxaca state; south Oaxaca City, San Bartolo Coyotepec, San Pablo Cuatro Venados, San Raymundo Jalpan, Santa María Coyotepec, Zaachila 550 (1990 census). Ethnic population: 10,000 (1990 census) 8a (Moribund) San Raymundo Jalpan Zapotec None known. 85% intelligibility of Santa Inés Yatzechi [zpn], 75% of Tilquiapan [zts], 72% of Western Tlacolula Valley [zab], 10% of Ocotlán [zac]. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
zpq Zapotec, Zoogocho Otomanguean, Eastern Otomanguean, Popolocan-Zapotecan, Zapotecan, Zapotec Mexico Cuidad de México; Oaxaca state: Oaxaca city, Tabehua, Yalina, Zoogocho 1,000 (1991 SIL) 6b* (Threatened) Dizha’ Xhon, Zapoteco de San Bartolomé Zoogocho Diža’xon Zoogocho, Yalina, Tabehua. A member of macrolanguage Zapotec [zap].
chq Chinantec, Quiotepec Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan Mexico Oaxaca state: Etla district, San Juan Bautista Atatlah; Ixtlán district, San Juan Quiotepec, Reforma, Maninaltepec, San Pedro Yolox, and Rosario Temextitlán 8,000 (1998). 1,750 monolinguals 6a* (Vigorous) Highland Chinantec juu jmiih Yolox Chinanteco. 87% intelligibility of Comaltepec [cco] (most similar, less similar in outlying areas), 7% of Tepetotutla [cnt]. Highland Chinantec languages share a complexity of vowel length and tone extensions that Tepetotutla [cnt] and Palantla [cpa] do not have.
csa Chinantec, Chiltepec Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan Mexico Oaxaca state: San José Chiltepec Only a few older speakers (2011 J. Williams). Some possible monolinguals 8b (Nearly extinct) Jajme dzä mii, Jmiih kia’ dzä mii None known. 76% intelligibility of Tlacoatzintepec [ctl] (most similar), 20% of Usila [cuc] and Ojitlán [chj], 13% of Valle Nacional [cvn].
chz Chinantec, Ozumacín Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan Mexico Oaxaca state: Ayotzintepec, San Pedro Ozumacín and Santiago Progreso 3,140 (2000 INALI). 260 monolinguals (1990 census) 6b (Threatened) Chinanteco de Ayotzintepec, Chinanteco del Sureste Alto Jumi dsa mojai, Juujmii Ayotzintepec. Ozumacín town has slight dialect differences from others. 63% intelligibility of Palantla [cpa] (most similar), 22% of Lalana [cnl] and Valle Nacional [cvn].
cco Chinantec, Comaltepec Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan Mexico Oaxaca state: Santiago Comaltepec, Soledad Tectitlán, La Esperanza, San Martín Soyolapan, Vista Hermosa (Quiotepec), San Pedro Yolox, Rosario Temextitlán, Maninaltepec 2,000 (1990 census). 150 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 2,000 5 (Developing) juu jmiih Jmii’ None known. 69% intelligibility of Quiotepec [chq] (most similar), 7% of Tepetotutla [cnt].
cnl Chinantec, Lalana Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan Mexico Oaxaca and Veracruz states: border area, Lalana municipality, 25 towns; Jocotepec and Petlapa municipalities 10,700 (2000 INALI). 2,500 monolinguals 5 (Developing) Chinanteco de San Juan Lalana, Chinanteco del Sureste Bajo Jujmi None known. 87% intelligibility of Tepinapa [cte] (most similar, but less so in outlying areas), 43% of Ozumacín [chz], 24% of Lealao [cle].
chj Chinantec, Ojitlán Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan Mexico Oaxaca state: San Lucas Ojitlán, 4 towns and 15 hamlets; Hidalgotitlá, Minatitlán and Veracruz municipalities. Most relocated because a dam flooded their land in 1991 37,900 (2000 INALI). 2,800 monolinguals 5 (Developing) Chinanteco del Norte, Comaltepec Chinantec Jmiih kia’ dzä ‘vï ï, Jujmi None known. 49% intelligibility of Sochiapan [cso] (most similar), 43% of Usila [cuc], 39% of Palantla [cpa], 31% of Chiltepec [csa].
cpa Chinantec, Palantla Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan Mexico Oaxaca state: San Juan Palantla and more than 21 towns 25,000 (2007 SIL). 1,500 monolinguals 6a* (Vigorous) Chinanteco de San Pedro Tlatepuzco Jajme dzä mii, Jmiih kia’ dzä mii None known. 78% intelligibility of Tepetotutla [cnt] (most similar), 72% of Valle Nacional [cvn], 69% of Usila [cuc], 54% of Ozumacín [chz].
cso Chinantec, Sochiapam Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan Mexico Oaxaca state: Cuicatlán, Retumbadero, San Juan Zapotitlán, San Juan Zautla, San Pedro Sochiapan and Santiago Quetzalapa 3,590 (2000 INALI). 730 monolinguals (1990 census). Ethnic population: 6,300 5 (Developing) Chinanteco del Oeste, Sochiapan Chinantec Jaú jm_, Jmiih kia’ dzä jii’ None known. 66% intelligibility of Tlacoatzintepec [ctl] (most similar), 56% of Chiltepec [csa], 45% of Usila [cuc], 11% of Tepetotutla [cnt].
ctl Chinantec, Tlacoatzintepec Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan Mexico Oaxaca state: San Juan Bautista Tlacoatzintepec, San Juan Zapotitlán, San Pedro Alianza, Santiago Quetzalapa 1,720 (2000 INALI). 550 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Chinanteco del Noroeste Jau jmai None known. 85% intelligibility of Chiltepec [csa] (most similar, lower in outlying areas), 84% of Usila [cuc], 74% of Sochiapan [cso], 15% of Tepetotutla [cnt].
cuc Chinantec, Usila Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan Mexico Oaxaca state: San Felipe Usila plus 12 towns; Pueblo Doce, Veracruz 7,410 (2000 INALI). 2,200 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Chinanteco del Oeste Central Alto Jaú jm_, Jmiih kia’ dzä jii’ None known. 48% intelligibility of Tlacoatzintepec [ctl] (most similar), 33% of Palantla [cpa], 32% of Sochiapan [cso], 31% of Ojitlán [chj].
cvn Chinantec, Valle Nacional Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan Mexico Oaxaca state: San Mateo Yetla in San Juan Bautista Valle Nacional 440 (2000 INALI) 7 (Shifting) Chinanteco Central Bajo, Jajmi dzä kï ï’, Jejmei, Jejmi None known. 71% intelligibility of Chiltepec [csa] (most similar), 70% of Palantla [cpa], 53% of Ozumacín [chz], 40% of Tepetotutla [cnt].
cle Chinantec, Lealao Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan Mexico Oaxaca state: La Hondura, Latani, San Juan Lealao, and Tres Arroyos 2,000 (1990 census). 500 monolinguals 5 (Developing) Chinanteco de San Juan Lealao, Latani fáh⁴jmii⁴² None known. Considered most divergent Chinantec language.
cnt Chinantec, Tepetotutla Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan Mexico Oaxaca state: El Naranjal, San Antonio del Barrio, San Pedro Tlatepusco, Santa Cruz Tepetotutla, Santo Tomás Texas, and Vega del Sol 1,850 (2000 INALI) 6a (Vigorous) Chinanteco del Oeste Central Bajo, Jejmei Jajmi dzä kï ï’, Jejmi 60% intelligibility of Quiotepec [chq], 59% of Palantla [cpa], 48% of Yolox dialect of Quiotepec Chinantec [chq].
cte Chinantec, Tepinapa Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Chinantecan Mexico Oaxaca state: Choapan district, San Juan Petlapa municipality, San Juan Toavela, Santa Isabel Cajonos and Santa María Lovani; Santiago Jocotepec municipality, Linda Vista, San Pedro Tepinapa Comunal (locally known as Monte de Oro), and San Pedro Tepinapa Ejidal 11,800 (2000 INALI). 1,500 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Chinanteco del Sureste Medio Jujmi None known. 87%–68% intelligibility of Lalana [cnl], 24% of Lealao [cle], 23% of Ozumacín [chz].
pei Chichimeco-Jonaz Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean Mexico Guanajuato state: San Luís de la Paz, Jonáz village 2,230 (2011 UNSD) 7 (Shifting) Chichimec, Chichimeca, Chichimeco, Meco, Pame de Chichimeca-Jonaz, Uzá’
ocu Matlatzinca, Atzingo Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Matlatzinca-Ocuilteco Mexico México state: Ocuilan Municipality, San Juan Atzingo, Santa Lucía del Progreso 100 (2011 SIL) 8a (Moribund) Atzinteco, Matlatzinka, Ocuiltec, Ocuilteco, Tlahuica, Tlahura
mat Matlatzinca, San Francisco Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Matlatzinca-Ocuilteco Mexico México state: San Francisco de los Ranchos 650 (2000 INALI) 8a (Moribund) Bot’una, Matlatzinca, Matlatzinca de San Francisco de los Ranchos
maz Mazahua, Central Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Mazahua Mexico México state: border area; northwest Michoacán de Ocampo; Queretaro de Arteaga state: southern tip 74,000 (2000 INALI) 5 (Developing) Masawa, Mazahua de oriente Jnatrjo Atlacomulco-Temascalcingo, Santa María Citendejé-Banos, San Miguel Tenoxtitlán. The Atlacomulco-Temascalcingo dialect uses different kinship terms, has phonological differences, grammatical variation among towns. 85%–100% intelligibility among dialects.
mmc Mazahua, Michoacán Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Mazahua Mexico Michoacán de Ocampo state: east of Cuidad Hidalgo 26,600 (2000 INALI) 6a (Vigorous) Mazahua de occidente Jnatjo
otz Otomi, Ixtenco Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Otomi Mexico Tlaxcala state: El Carmen Tequexquitla municipality, dialect San Juan Bautista Ixtenco; Puebla state: Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Tepeaca, and Teptlaxco municipalities 460 (2000 INALI). No monolinguals. Ethnic population: 5,360 (1990 census) 8a (Moribund) Otomí de Ixtenco, Southeastern Otomí, Yühmu None known. 41% intelligibility of Estado De México Otomi [ots] (most similar), 23% of Mezquital [ote] and Eastern Highland Otomi [otm], 22% of Tenango Otomi [otn].
otm Otomi, Eastern Highland Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Otomi Mexico Hidalgo state: Huehuetla, Otomi de la Sierra Baja, Otomi-Tepehua, and San Bartolo Tutotepec municipalities; Puebla state: Pahuatlan, Pantepec, Tlacuilotepec, Tlaxco municipalities; Veracruz state: Ixhuatlan de Madero and Tlachichilco municipalities 49,300 (2007). 4,700 monolinguals 5* (Developing) Eastern Otomi, Otomí de Huehuetla, Otomí de la Sierra, Otomí de la Sierra Madre Oriental, Otomí de la Sierra Oriental, Otomí del Oriente, Sierra Oriental Otomi, Sierra Otomi Yųhų None known. 81% intelligibility of Tenango [otn] (most similar), 51% of Mezquital [ote], 70%–79% of Texcatepec [otx].
ots Otomí, Estado de México Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Otomi Mexico México state: Chapa de Mota, San Bartolo Morelos, San Felipe Santiago, and Santa Clara de Juarez 20,000 (2010 SIL). 440 monolinguals 5* (Developing) Otomí de San Felipe Santiago, Otomí del Estado de México, State of Mexico Otomi Hñatho San Felipe Santiago Otomí. 73% intelligibility of Mezquital Otomi [ote] (most similar).
otq Otomi, Querétaro Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Otomi Mexico Queretaro de Arteaga, Amealco municipalilty, San Ildefonso and Santiago Mexquititlán; Michoacán de Ocampo, Las Delores area; México, Acambay municipality; southeast Guanajuato, small border area 33,000 (1990 census). 1,900 monolinguals (1990) 5* (Developing) Northwestern Otomi, Otomí de Querétaro, Santiago Mexquititlán Otomi, Western Otomi Hñohño None known. 78% intelligibility of Mezquital [ote] (most similar), lower in outlying areas.
otn Otomi, Tenango Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Otomi Mexico Hidalgo, Puebla, and San Nicolás 10,000 (1990 census). 2,200 monolinguals (1990) 5* (Developing) Otomi, Otomí de Tenango Ñųhų None known. 53% intelligibility of Eastern Highland Otomi [otm] (most similar).
ote Otomi, Mezquital Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Otomi Mexico Hidalgo state: Mezquital valley; México state: north border 88,500 (2000 INALI) 5* (Developing) Otomí del Valle del Mezquital Hñahñu
ott Otomi, Temoaya Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Otomi Mexico México state: Temoyaya municipality, Enthavi, Jiquipilco el Viejo, San Pedro Abajo, San Pedro Arriba, Solalpan. 16 communities 37,000 (1990 census). 850 monolinguals 7 (Shifting)
otx Otomi, Texcatepec Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Otomi Mexico Veracruz state: Texcatepec municipality, Ayotuxtla, Texcatepec, Tzicatlán; Zontecomatlán municipality, Amajac and Hueytepec 12,000 (1990 census). 3,000 monolinguals. 25% of monolinguals are 5 to 9 years old 6a* (Vigorous) Northeastern Otomi, Otomí de Texcatepec Ñųhų None known. 70%–79% intelligibility of Eastern Otomi [otm], 57% of Ixmiquilpan, 44% of Tolimán (Queretaro) [otq], 40% of San Felipe [pow], 20% of Ixtenco [otz].
otl Otomi, Tilapa Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Otomi Mexico México state: Santiago Tilapa, between Mexico City and Toluca 290 (2000 INALI) 8a (Moribund)
pbs Pame, Central Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Pame Mexico El Madrono area, Queretaro de Arteaga; San Luis Potosí state: Lagunillas, Santa Catarina, and Santa María Acapulco 7,370 (2000 INALI). There are monolingual Pame speaking children in about 30 villages 6a (Vigorous) Chichimeca, Pame de Santa María Acapulco, Pame del Centro, Southern Pame Xi’oi
pmq Pame, Northern Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Pame Mexico San Luis Potosí state: Alaquines, Ciudad del Maíz, Rayón, Tamasopo municipalities 340 (2000 INALI) 6b* (Threatened) Pame del Norte Xi’iuy 10%–15% intelligibility of Santa María Acapulco (Central Pame) [pbs]. Subdialects include Agua Puerca and Cuesta Blanca.
pmz Pame, Southern Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Oto-Pame-Chinantecan, Oto-Pamean, Pame Mexico México state: Jiliapan area; possibly Hidalgo state No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died by the 1960s (Manrique 1967) 10 (Extinct) Pame, Pamean, South Pame
cip Chiapanec Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Tlapanec-Manguean, Manguean Mexico Chiapas state: El Bosque, Las Margaritas, Ocosingo, Alenque, Sabanilla municipalities No known L1 speakers. Survived into the 2000s. Ethnic population: 32 9 (Dormant) Chaipanec, Chiapaneco, Chiapaneko, Proto Chiapanec Chidigo.
sut Subtiaba Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Tlapanec-Manguean, Tlapanec-Subtiaba Nicaragua León department: Pacific slope No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died in the 1920s (Bright 1990). Ethnic population: 20,000 (2005 census) 9 (Dormant) Subtiava
tpc Me’phaa, Azoyú Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Tlapanec-Manguean, Tlapanec-Subtiaba, Tlapanec Mexico Guerrero state: Azoyú municipality, Macahuite, Maxmadí, Toxnene, and Zapotitlán de la Fuente 590 (2000 INALI) 8a (Moribund) Azoyú Tlapanec, Me’phaa, Mè’phàà, Tlapaneco de Azoyú, Tlapaneco del Sur Mè’pháà Tsìndíì None known. Speakers define 9 varieties of Me’phaa, of which Azoya Me’phaa is one. Reportedly most similar to Subtiaba [sut] of Nicaragua (no remaining speakers).
tpl Me’phaa, Tlacoapa Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Tlapanec-Manguean, Tlapanec-Subtiaba, Tlapanec Mexico Guerrero state: Tlacoapa municipality, Laguna Seca, Sabana, Tenamazapa, Tlacoapa, Tlacotepec and Totomixtlahuaca 7,500 (2005 INALI) 5* (Developing) Me’phaa, Me’phaa de Tlacoapa, Mi’phaa, Tlacoapa Tlapanec, Tlapaneco, Tlapaneco de Tlacoapa, Tlapaneco del Centro Meꞌpa̱a̱ Wíꞌi̱i̱n Tlacoapa, Tenamazapa. Tlacoapa speakers tested 95% intelligibility of Malinaltepec [tcf] due to acquired bilingualism. Speakers define 9 varieties of Me’phaa, of which Tlacoapa is one.
tpx Me’phaa, Acatepec Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Tlapanec-Manguean, Tlapanec-Subtiaba, Tlapanec Mexico Guerrero state: Acatepec municipality, Acatepec, Apetzuca, Barranca Pobre, Caxitepec, El Fuereño, Escalería ZapataLlano Grande, Mezcaltepec, Tres Cruces, Xilotlancingo; Ayutla municipality, El Camlote, El Salto and Plan de Gatica; Zapotitlán municipality (and dialect), Escalería Lagunas, Huixtlazala, Zapotitlán Tablas; Atlixtac municipality, Huitzapula (and dialect); Atlixtac municipality (Teocuitlapa dialect), Caxitepec, Tonalapa, and Zoquitlán; Quechultenango municipality, El Tojoruco, Nanzintla, and Platanillo 40,200 (2005 INALI). 15,000 monolinguals 6a* (Vigorous) Acatepec Tlapanec, Me’pa, Me’pa Wí’ìn, Me’phaa, Me’pàà Wí’ììn, Tlapaneco de Acatepec, Tlapaneco del Suroeste, Western Tlapanec Meꞌpa̱a̱ Wíꞌi̱i̱n Acatepec, Zapotitlán Tablas (Me’phàà Xìrágáá, Tlapaneco de Zapotitlán, Tlapaneco del Norte), Huitzapula (Me’phàà Àguàà, Tlapaneco de Huitzapula, Tlapaneco del Noroeste Alto), Teocuitlapa (Me’phaa Xma’íín, Tlapaneco de Teocuitlapa, Tlapaneco de Zoquitlán, Tlapaneco del Noroeste Bajo), Nanzintla (Me’phàà Murúxìì, Tlapaneco de Nanzintla, Tlapaneco del Oeste). 83% intelligibility of Malinaltepec [tcf], 79% of Tlacoapa [tpl].
tcf Me’phaa, Malinaltepec Otomanguean, Western Otomanguean, Tlapanec-Manguean, Tlapanec-Subtiaba, Tlapanec Mexico Guerrero state: Acapulco municipality, San Martín del Jovero; Atlamajalcingo del Monte municipality, Huehuetepec, San Isidro Labrador and Zilacayotitlán; Iliatenco municipality, Alchipáhuac, and Aserradero, Cruztomáhuac, Iliatenco and San José Vista Hermosa; Malinaltepec municipality, Colombia de Guadalupe, El Rincón, El Tejocote, Malinaltepec, Moyotepec, Ojo de Agua, Paraje Montero, Tierra Colorada; San Luís Acatlán municipality, Pascala del Oro and Pueblo Hidalgo; Metlatónoc municipality, Francisco I. Madero, Juanacatlán and San Juan Puerto Montaña; Tlapa municipality, Las Pilas, San Pedro Acatlán and Santa María Tonaya 37,500 (2000 INALI). 8,000 monolinguals (2011 SIL) 5* (Developing) Malinaltepec Tlapanec, Me’phaa, Tlapaneco, Tlapaneco Central Bajo, Tlapaneco de Malinaltepec, Tlapaneko Mè’phàà Mañuwìín Huehuetepec (Mè’phàà Bátháá, Smájíín, Tlapaneco de Huehuetepec, Tlapaneco de Zilacayotitlán, Tlapaneco del Este, Zilacayotitlán, Zilacayotitlán Tlapanec). Malinaltepec has 50% intelligibility of Tlacoapa [tpl]. Speakers define 9 varieties of Me’phaa, of which 2 are included in Malinaltepec Me’phaa.
ana Andaqui Paezan Colombia Caquetá department: upper reaches of Caquetá river; Cauca department, Fragua valley; Huila department: Suaza valley; southern highlands No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1970s (Loukotka 1968) 9 (Dormant) Aguanunga, Andaki, Andaquí, Churuba
ans Anserma Paezan, Coconuco Colombia Caldas, Quindío, and Risaralda departments No known L1 speakers. 7 families still spoke it in 1995 (Rendón 2011) 10 (Extinct) Ancerma, Anserna, Caramanta, Cartama, Humbra, Umbra None known. Related to Caramanta [crf].
aoh Arma Paezan, Coconuco Colombia Huila Department Unattested
crf Caramanta Paezan, Coconuco Colombia Antioquia department: Jardín municipality, near Andes and Cristianía cities No known L1 speakers. Extinctt by mid 20th century 10 (Extinct)
cca Cauca Paezan, Coconuco Colombia Vaupés Department Unattested
gum Guambiano Paezan, Coconuco Colombia Cauca department: Caldono, Jambaló, Silvia, Toribío, and Totoró municipalities, western slopes of Andean Cordillera Central on Piendamó river banks 21,000 (Civallero 2008), increasing. 2,100 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 23,500 (Crevels 2012) 5* (Developing) Coconuco, Guambia, Guanaca, Moguex Namdrik
ttk Totoro Paezan, Coconuco Colombia Cauca department: Totoro, 17 km west of Silvia No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the first decade of the 2000s (Arango Ochoa and Sánchez Gutierrez 1998). Ethnic population: 4,130 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant)
pbb Páez Paezan, Paezan Colombia Cauca, Huila, and Tolima departments: Popayán area, central Andes range 60,000 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 139,000 (Crevels 2012) 6b* (Threatened) Nasa, Nasayuwe, Paes Nasa Yuwe Pitayo, Paniquita (Panikita).
acv Achumawi Palaihnihan United States California: northeast 10 (Golla 2007). Most are semi-speakers or passive speakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,000 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Alturas Indian Rancheria, Pit River Tribe, Redding Rancheria, Round Valley Indian Tribes-Round Valley Reservation, Susanville Indian Rancheria Achomawi, Pitt River Originally 9 dialects.
atw Atsugewi Palaihnihan United States California: northeast No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker, Medie Webster, died in 1988 (Golla 2011). Ethnic population: 200 (1977 SIL) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Pit River Tribe, Susanville Indian Rancheria
xpk Kulina Pano Panoan Brazil Amazonas state: Vale do Javari Indigenous Territory; Aldeia Pedro Lopes village, Curuca river. Migrating to Tabatinga town near the confluence of the Amazon and Javari Amazon rivers 32 (2007 SIL). Ethnic population: 130 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) Culina Pano, Kulina do Acre None known. Reportedly different from Kulina [cul] in the Arauan family. Similar to Matis [mpq] and Matses [mcf].
pig Pisabo Panoan Peru Loreto region: in Matsés [mcf] language group territory, between Tapíche and Blanco rivers 500 (2011 J. Leclerc) 6b* (Threatened) Pisagua, Pisahua
ktx Kaxararí Panoan Brazil Acre, Amazonas, and Rondônia states: Alto Rio Marmelo, tributary of Rio Abuna 300 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 320 (2009 FUNASA) 7 (Shifting) Caxarari, Kaxariri
sni Sensi Panoan Peru Ucayali region: Ucayali river right bank No known L1 speakers. Survived into mid 20th century 10 (Extinct) Mananahua, Senti, Tenti
pcp Pacahuara Panoan, Bolivian Panoan Bolivia El Beni department: Vaca Díez province, near Alto Ivon; Pando department: Federico Román province, between Río Negro and Río Pacahuaras 4 (2017). Ethnic population: 18 (Adelaar 2004). Possibly as many as 50 in 8 scattered families (Crevels 2007) 8b (Nearly extinct) Pacawara
cao Chácobo Panoan, Bolivian Panoan, Chákobo Bolivia El Beni department: Alto Ivon, California, Cayuses, Motacusal, Núcleo, Nuevo Mojos, Siete Almendros; south of Riberalta on Alto Ivon river 380 (Crevels 2012). 190 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 520 (Crevels 2012) 5 (Developing) Chákobo
pyn Poyanáwa Panoan, Mainline Brazil Acre state: upper Rio Môa, Jumá tributary No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers likely survived into the first decade of the 2000s. Ethnic population: 400 (1999 ISA) 9 (Dormant) Poianáua, Puinahua
tux Tuxináwa Panoan, Mainline Brazil Acre state No known L1 speakers. Extinct by 1970s 10 (Extinct) Tuchinaua, Tushinawa, Tutxinawa, Tuxinaua, Tuxinawa
cbr Kakataibo-Kashibo Panoan, Mainline, Cashibo Peru Huanuco, Loreto, and Ucayali regions: Aguaytía, San Alejandro, and Súngaro rivers 2,780 (2007 census). Some women over 50 monolingual. Ethnic population: 2,780 (2007 census) 5 (Developing) Aincacatai, Cachibo, Cacibo, Cahivo, Cashibo-Cacataibo, Caxibo, Hagueti, Incauncanibo, Kashibo, Managua Kakataibo-Kashibo Kakataibo de Mariscal, Kakataibo de Sinchi Roca (Kashibo de Sungaroyacu, Kashibo del Alto Aguaytía), Kashibo (Cashibo).
pno Panobo Panoan, Mainline, Pano Peru Ucayali river mixed with the Shetebo [shp] language group No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in 1991 10 (Extinct) Huariapano, Manoa, Pana, Pano, Pelado, Wariapano
mzr Marúbo Panoan, Mainline, Shipibo Brazil Amazonas state: headwaters of Curuçá, Ipixuna, and Javarí tributaries, near the Peru border; large groups in Atalaia do Norte city; smaller groups in Cruzeiro do Sul city 1,250 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,250 (2006 FUNASA) 6a* (Vigorous) Kaniuá, Marova, Maruba None known. No comprehension of Matsés (Mayoruna) [mcf] reported. Possibly intelligible of Panoan Katukína [knt].
kaq Capanahua Panoan, Mainline, Shipibo Peru Loreto region: Tapiche-Buncuya rivers area 100 (Crevels 2012). Some may be in voluntary isolation (2013 Ministry of Education). No monolinguals. Ethnic population: 380 (2007 census) 7 (Shifting) Capabaquebo, Capacho, Capanawa, Kapanawa, Nuquencaibo Capa Baquebo Pahenbaquebo. Lexical similarity: 50%–60% with Shipibo [shp].
knt Katukína, Panoan Panoan, Mainline, Shipibo Brazil Amazonas state: Acre 700 (2010 S. Kennell). Ethnic population: 700 (S. Kennell) 6a* (Vigorous) Catuquina, Kamanawa, Kamannaua, Kanamarí, Katukina Pano, Katukina do Acre, Katukina do Juruá, Katukina-Kanamari, Waninnawa Arara-Shawanawa (Shawanawa-Arara), Ararapina, Ararawa, Sanainawa (Saninawacana). Possibly intelligible with Marúbo [mzr].
rem Remo Panoan, Mainline, Shipibo Peru Ucayali regon: between Tapiche and Calleria rivers No known L1 speakers. The last speakers may have survived into the 1960s (Olson 1991) 10 (Extinct) Môa Remo, Nucuini, Rheno
shp Shipibo-Conibo Panoan, Mainline, Shipibo Peru Huanuco, Loreto, and Ucayali regions: Painaco, Pisqui opposite Contamana, Requena, and Sur Bolognesi; northeast middle Ucayali river area 22,500 (2007 census). Ethnic population: 22,500 (2007 census) 5 (Developing) Caliseca, Chama, Manamabobo, Manava, Shipibo-Konibo, Sinabo, Xipibo Shipibo (Alto Ucayali), Conibo (Coniba, Konibo), Pisquibo, Shetebo (Manoita, Setebo, Setibo, Xitibo), Shipibo del Madre de Dios.
mcd Sharanahua Panoan, Mainline, Tri-State Peru Madre de Dios and Ucayali regions: upper Purús river area 490 in Peru (2007 census). 300 Mastanahua (2000 SIL). 320 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 490 (2007 census). Total users in all countries: 499 5 (Developing) Sharanawa Sharanahuan tsain Marinahua (Marinawa), Chandinahua, Mastanahua. Reportedly similar to Yaminahua [yaa] Chitonahua dialect and Yora [mts].
cbs Cashinahua Panoan, Mainline, Tri-State Brazil Acre and Amazonas states 400 in Brazil (2003). Ethnic population: 1,400 (2000 ISA) 6b* (Threatened) Cashinahuá, Caxinauá, Caxinawá, Hantxa Kuin, Huni Kui, Huni Kuin, Juni Kuin, Kaxinauá, Kaxinawá, Kaxynawa
cbs Kashinawa Panoan, Mainline, Tri-State Peru Ucayali region: Curanja and Purus rivers 2,420 in Peru (2007 census). Ethnic population: 2,420 (1999 census). Total users in all countries: 2,820 5 (Developing) Cashinahua, Caxinahua, Caxinawá, Kashinahua, Kaxinawá, Kaxynawa Hantxa Kuin, Juni Kuin None known. Possibly most similar to Sharanahua [mcd].
mcd Sharanahua Panoan, Mainline, Tri-State Brazil Acre state: Cruzeiro do Sul municipality, on Rio Humaitá off Juará river; Marináwa, along the upper Envira, tributary of the Tarauacá 9 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 330 (Crevels 2012) 8b (Nearly extinct) Acre Arara, Arara Shawãdawa, Arara do Acre, Shawanauá Marinahua (Marináwa), Chandinahua.
yaa Yaminahua Panoan, Mainline, Tri-State Bolivia Pando department: Nicolás Suárez province, Puerto Yaminawa; headwaters of Alto Yuruá and Purús rivers 51 in Bolivia (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 93 (Crevels 2012) 6b (Threatened) Jaminawa, Yamanawa, Yaminawa
yaa Yaminahua Panoan, Mainline, Tri-State Brazil Acre state 600 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 860 (Crevels 2012) 7 (Shifting) Iauminawa, Jaminawá, Yamanawa, Yamináwa
yaa Yaminahua Panoan, Mainline, Tri-State Peru Madre de Dios and Ucayali regions; Mapuya, and Mishagua, and Yuruá 600 in Peru (2007 census). Ethnic population: 600 (2007 census). Total users in all countries: 1,251 5 (Developing) Jaminawá, Yamanawa, Yaminawá, Yuminahua Yaminahua, Chitonahua (Foredafa, Horudahua, Horunahua, Moronahua, Morunahua). Reportedly most similar to Sharanahua [mcd].
ywn Yawanawa Panoan, Mainline, Tri-State Brazil Acre state: Gregório river 520 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 520 (2006 FUNASA) 6a* (Vigorous) Iauanauá, Jawanaua, Yahuanahua, Yauanauá
amc Amahuaca Panoan, Mainline, Tri-State, Amawaka Brazil Acre state: Peru border area 220 in Brazil (1995) 8b (Nearly extinct) Amawaca, Amawáka, Amenguaca, Sayacu, Yora Inuvaken, Viwivakeu.
amc Amahuaca Panoan, Mainline, Tri-State, Amawaka Peru Madre de Dios and Ucayali regions: scattered on Aguaytía, Curanja, Curiuja, Inuya, Las Piedras, Mapuya, Purus, Sepahua, Upper Ucayali, and Yuruá rivers; Southeast Amazon basin 300 in Peru (2007 census), decreasing. 20 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 300 (2007 census). Total users in all countries: 520 7 (Shifting) Amaguaco, Amahuaka, Amajuaca, Amawaka, Ameuhaque, Ipitineri, Ipitnere, Sayaco Yora
isc Isconahua Panoan, Mainline, Tri-State, Amawaka Peru Loreto and Ucayali regions: Callaria river 82 (2000) 8b (Nearly extinct) Iscobaquebu, Iskobákebo None known. Most closely related to Shipibo [shp].
mts Yora Panoan, Mainline, Unclassified Peru Cusco and Ucayali regions: Sepahua on Urubamba river, Serjali on upper Mishagua; Madre de Dios region: Manu national park, on lower Cashpajali, upper Manu, and Panagua rivers 450 (Crevels 2012). Possibly another 400 uncontacted speakers on the Upper Piedras River (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 450 (Crevels 2012) 6a (Vigorous) Manu Park Panoan, Nahua, Parquenahua, Yoranahua, Yura, Yurahahua None known. Reportedly similar to Yaminahua [yaa] and Sharanahua [mcd].
nuc Nukuini Panoan, Mainline, Unclassified Brazil Acre state: Juruá, from upper Mõa to Rio Sungarú No known L1 speakers. Spoken into last half of 20th century. Although not used anymore, a few people were reported to still remember the Nukuini language in 2013. Ethnic population: 600 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Inukuini, Nucuini, Nukini, Nuquini, Remo, Rheno Cuyanawa.
mpq Matís Panoan, Mayoruna-Matsés Brazil Amazonas state: Atalaia do Norte municipality; on Peru border; Javari valley 320 (2008 ISA) 6a* (Vigorous) None known. Different from Matsés [mcf].
mcf Matses Panoan, Mayoruna-Matsés Peru Loreto region: lower Yaquerana river and tributaries; lower Yavari on Chobayacu and Gálvez rivers 1,720 in Peru (2007 census). Ethnic population: 1,720 (2007 census). Total users in all countries: 3,220 5 (Developing) Magirona, Majoruna-Matsés, Majuruna, Matses-Mayoruna, Maxirona, Maxuruna, Mayiruna, Mayoruna, Mayuzuna Matses
mcf Matsés Panoan, Mayoruna-Matsés Brazil Amazonas state: Terra Indígena Lameiãro, Terra Indígena Vale do Javari, Javari river basin; Terra Indígena Mayoruna, Solimões river area 1,500 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,590 (2006 FUNASA) 6a* (Vigorous) Matse, Mayoruna
peb Pomo, Eastern Pomoan United States California: north, Clear Lake area No known L1 speakers (Golla 2011). There were a handful of semifluent speakers at Robinson and Big Valley Rancheria in 2008 (Golla 2011) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians of the Big Valley Rancheria, Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California, Robinson Rancheria, Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians of California Clear Lake Pomo
pef Pomo, Northeastern Pomoan United States California: Story Creek, coast range valley; Sacramento river tributary No known L1 speakers. Last fluent speaker died in 1961 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1 (Golla 2007) 9 (Dormant) Salt Pomo
pom Pomo, Southeastern Pomoan United States California 1 (2014 G. Reece) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Elem Indian Colony of Pomo Indians of the Sulphur Bank Rancheria, Koi Nation of Northern California, Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California Lower Lake Pomo
pej Pomo, Northern Pomoan, Western United States California: north, Sherwood Rancheria, near Willits No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Elenor Stevenson Gonzales, died in 2005 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians of California, Guidiville Rancheria of California, Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, Pinoleville Pomo Nation, Potter Valley Tribe, Redwood Valley or Little River Band of Pomo Indians of the Redwood Valley Rancheria California, Round Valley Indian Tribes-Round Valley Reservation, Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians of California, Sherwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California Guidiville, Sherwood Valley.
kju Kashaya Pomoan, Western, Southern United States California: Sonoma county 45 (1994 L. Hinton), decreasing 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Kashia Band of Pomo Indians of the Stewart’s Point Rancheria Southwestern Pomo
poo Pomo, Central Pomoan, Western, Southern United States California: north, Hopland and Clear Lake areas; also Point Arena and Manchester on the coast No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the late 1990s (1997 M. Mithun). Ethnic population: 4,770 (1997 M. Mithun) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Hopland Band of Pomo Indians, Manchester Band of Pomo Indians of the Manchester Rancheria Ballo-Kai-Pomo, Cabanapo, H’hana, Habenapo, Khabenapo, Khana, Kulanapan, Kulanapo, Kábinapek, Venaambakaia, Venambakaiia, Yokaia Point Arena, Hopland, Ukiah.
peq Pomo, Southern Pomoan, Western, Southern United States California: Cloverdale and Geyserville 1 (Walker 2012) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Cloverdale Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California, Dry Creek Rancheria of Pomo Indians, Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, Lytton Rancheria of California Gallinoméro
kwa Dâw Puinavean Brazil Amazonas state: across the river from São Gabriel de Cochoeira, below confluence of Vaupés and Negro rivers 120 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 120 (Crevels 2012) 6a (Vigorous) Dow, “Kamu Maku” (pej.), “Kamán” (pej.), “Kamã” (pej.), “Kamã Makú” (pej.)
pui Puinave Puinavean Colombia Guainía and Vichada departments: Inírida river and tributaries 2,000 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 6,600 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 2,550 6b* (Threatened) Puinabe None known. Related to Macú (Ruhlen and others).
pui Puinave Puinavean Venezuela Amazonas state: lower Guaviare and Inírida river basins down to San Fernando de Atabapo region 550 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,310 (Crevels 2012) 6b* (Threatened). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) Puinare, Wanse, Wãnsöhöt
cbv Cacua Puinavean, Cacua Colombia Vaupés department: Wacará, 30 km east of Mitú 220 (Crevels 2012). Many monolinguals, especially children. Ethnic population: 220 (Crevels 2012) 5 (Developing) Báda, Cakua, Kakua, Kákwa, Macu de Cubeo, Macu de Desano, Macu de Guanano, Wacara Cacua Vaupés Cacua, Macú-Paraná Cacua. Lexical similarity: 90% similarity with Nukak [mbr] (Crevels 2007).
mbr Nukak Makú Puinavean, Cacua Colombia Jungle region between Guaviare and Inírida rivers, up to Mapiripan. Near Charco Caimán 390 (Crevels 2012). 200 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 390 (Crevels 2012) 6a (Vigorous) Guaviare, Macusa, Nukak None known. Sometimes considered the same language as Kakua [cbv] as they share a large percentage of their lexicon and supposedly are mutually intelligible (Crevels 2007).
jup Hupdë Puinavean, Hupda Brazil Amazonas state: Rio Auari 1,500 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,500 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 1,740 5* (Developing) Hup, Hupda, Hupdé, Jupde, Ubdé, “Hupdá Makú” (pej.), “Jupdá Macú” (pej.), “Macú de Tucano” (pej.), “Makú-Hupdá” (pej.) Hupdah Hupdë, Tuhup, Nëhup. Ruhlen and others classify it as Puinave, Macro-Tucanoan. Intelligible with Yahup [yab].
jup Hupdë Puinavean, Hupda Colombia Vaupés department: Papurí and Tiquié river systems 240 in Colombia (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 240 (Crevels 2007) 6a (Vigorous) Hup, Hupda, Hupdah, Ubdé, “Hupdá Makú” (pej.), “Jupdá Macú” (pej.), “Macú de Tucano” (pej.), “Makú-Hupdá” (pej.)
yab Yuhup Puinavean, Hupda Brazil Amazonas state: on the Apapóris, Castanha, Cunuri, Igarapé Samaúma, Ira, and Tiquié rivers. 11 villages 620 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 620 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 720 5 (Developing) Makú-Yahup, Yahup, Yahup Makú, Yuhupdeh, Yëhup, “Maku” (pej.) Yuhup None known. Limited intelligibility of Hupdë [jup]. Ruhlen and others classify it as related to Puinave [pui].
mbj Nadëb Puinavean, Kaburi Brazil Amazonas state: 3 locations on Uneiuxi river: a tributary of Negro river, Japurá and Negro rivers 370 (Crevels 2012). 350 Nadëb, 20 Kuyabi (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 850 (2010 S. Anonby) 5* (Developing) Anodöb, Guariba, Guariba-Tapuyo, Kabari, Kabori, Makunadöbö, Makú Nadëb, Nadeb Macu, Nadöb, Nadöbö, Xiriwai, Xuriwai Nadëb Kuyabi (Kuyawi).
xxr Koropó Purian Brazil Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais states No known L1 speakers. Survived into the late 19th century 10 (Extinct) Coropó None known. Closely related to Puri [prr].
prr Puri Purian Brazil Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais states No known L1 speakers. Became extinct late in the 19th century 10 (Extinct) Colorado, Coroado, Paquí, Telikóng
qvp Quechua, Pacaraos Quechuan, Central Quechua Peru Lima region: Pacaraos village 250 (Adelaar 1992). Ethnic population: 900 7 (Shifting) None known. Divergent lexically, morphologically, and phonologically from other Quechua. By its archaic features it occupies an important position relative to the reconstruction of Proto-Quechua. Lexical similarity: 94% with Huarí, Cajatambo [qvl], North Junín [qvn], and Carás Quechua. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qub Quechua, Huallaga Quechuan, Central Quechua, Ap-am-ah Peru Huanuco region: Huánuco city; some in Ucayali region 40,000 (1993 SIL). 26,400 monolinguals 5* (Developing) Alto Huallaga, Huallaga Huánuco Quechua, Quechua Huallaguino, Quechua de Huánuco, Quechua de Llacón, Quechua de Matihuaca Runa shimi A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qxh Quechua, Panao Quechuan, Central Quechua, Ap-am-ah, Alto Marañón Peru Huanuco region; northern Pasco region 50,000 (2002 SIL). 10,000 monolinguals 5* (Developing) Pachitea Quechua, Panao Huánuco Quechua Panao runacuna None known. Lexical similarity: 98% with Arequipa-La Unión [qxu], 96% with Cajatambo Quechua [qvl]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qva Quechua, Ambo-Pasco Quechuan, Central Quechua, Ap-am-ah, Alto Pativilca Peru Huanuco region: Ambo province, Huacar, San Francisco de Mosca, and San Rafael districts; Lima region; Pasco region: Pasco province, Chaupimarca, Huachón, Huariaca, Ninacaca, Pallanchacra, San Francisco de Asís de Yarusyacán, Simón Bolívar, Ticlacayán, Tinyahuarca, Vicco, and Yanacancha districts 90,000 (1998 SIL), decreasing. 18,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 90,000 6b (Threatened) San Rafael-Huariaca Quechua A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qvh Quechua, Huamalíes-Dos de Mayo Huánuco Quechuan, Central Quechua, Ap-am-ah, Alto Pativilca Peru Huanuco region; San Martin region: Tocache province 72,400 (2000). 20,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 80,000 5* (Developing) Runa Simi Monzón, Huamalíes, Northern Dos de Mayo. Lexical similarity: 96% with Margos-Yarowilca-Lauricocha Quechua [qvm]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qvm Quechua, Margos-Yarowilca-Lauricocha Quechuan, Central Quechua, Ap-am-ah, Alto Pativilca Peru Huanuco region: Aparicio Pomares, Baños, Cahuac, Chacabamba, Chavinillo, Jacas Chico, Jesús, Jivia, Margos, Rondos, San Francisco de Asis, San Pedro de Chaulán, Obas, Queropalca, San Miguel de Cauri, and Yarumayo districts 83,400 (1993 census). 14,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 114,000 (1993 census) 5* (Developing) Dos de Mayo Quechua, Ketchwa, Quechua Margos, Quechua de Margos, Quechua de Margos-Cauri-Chavinillo Huanuco Quechua, Runa Shimi None known. Lexical similarity: 90% with Panao [qxh], 85% with Corongo Ancash [qwa], Sihuas [qws], Monzón Ancash, North Junín [qvn], Ulcumayo Quechua. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qvl Quechua, Cajatambo North Lima Quechuan, Central Quechua, Wankay Peru Ancash region: Pacllón, La Primavera, and Mangas (south of Llamac, east of Pativilca rivers) districts; Huanuco region; Lima region: Cajatambo, Copa, Huancapón, and northern Manas districts 7,000 (2000 SIL), decreasing. 2,800 monolinguals 7 (Shifting) None known. 74% intelligibility of Huamalíes Quechua [qvh]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qur Quechua, Chaupihuaranga Quechuan, Central Quechua, Wankay Peru Pasco region: Chacayan, Chinche, Goyllarisquizqa, Paucar, San Pedro de Pillao, Tapoc, Villcabamba, and Yanahuanca districts; sparsely populated high country, more densely populated valleys 20,500 (1972 census), decreasing. 8,200 monolinguals 7 (Shifting) Daniel Carrion, Yanahuanca Pasco Quechua Many related Quechua dialects intersect here: Junín [qvn], Ambo-Pasco [qva], Santa Ana de Tusi [qxt], Cajatambo [qvl], and Huamalies-Dos de Mayo Huanuco [qvh]. Further intelligibility studies may be needed. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qxc Quechua, Chincha Quechuan, Central Quechua, Wankay Peru Huancavelica region: northwest Castrovirreyna province; Ica region: northeast Chincha province; Lima region: southeast Yauyos province 6,000 (2000 SIL) 7 (Shifting) A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qvw Quechua, Huaylla Wanca Quechuan, Central Quechua, Wankay Peru Junin region: Concepción and Huancayo provinces; some in Huancavelica and Lima regions 250,000 (2002 SIL) 5 (Developing) Huanca Huaylla Quechua, Quechua Huanca, Quechua Wanca, Quechua Wanka, Southern Huancayo Quechua, Wanca, Wanka Quechua Runa Simi, Wanca Nunashimi Waycha (Central Huancayo, Huaycha), East Waylla, West Waylla. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qxw Quechua, Jauja Wanca Quechuan, Central Quechua, Wankay Peru Junin region: Jauja province; small area; Lima region 25,000 (1962 census). Ethnic population: 77,700 (2000) 6b* (Threatened) Huanca Jauja Quechua, Shausha Wanka Quechua None known. Considerable phonological differences with North Junín [qvn]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qvn Quechua, North Junín Quechuan, Central Quechua, Wankay Peru Junin region: Carhuamayo, Junín, Ondores, and San Pedro de Cajas districts; Lima and Pasco regions 60,000 (1998). 7,000 monolinguals (1972 census) 6b* (Threatened) Junín Quechua, Tarma Quechua, Tarma-Junín Quechua 2 dialects in Tarma Province which differ from Junín town variety. Lexical similarity: 97% with Cajatambo [qvl], 96% with Arequipa-La Unión Quechua [qxu]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qxt Quechua, Santa Ana de Tusi Pasco Quechuan, Central Quechua, Wankay Peru Huanuco and Pasco regions 10,000 (1993 SIL) 6a* (Vigorous) Probably dialect of Chaupihuaranga Quechua [qur]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qux Quechua, Yauyos Quechuan, Central Quechua, Wankay Peru Huancavelica region: northeast Castrovirreyna province; Ica region: north Chincha province; Lima region: Yauyos province 6,500 (2003 SIL) 8a (Moribund) San Pedro de Huacarpana, Apurí, Madean-Viñac (Madeán), Azángaro-Huangáscar-Chocos (Huangáscar), Cacra-Hongos, Tana-Lincha (Lincha), Tomás-Alis (Alis), Huancaya-Vitis, Laraos. Not 1 language–a cover term for a highly differentiated linguistic area with many 1-village varieties. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qwh Quechua, Huaylas Ancash Quechuan, Central Quechua, Waylay Peru Ancash region: Caraz, Carhuaz, and Huaraz provinces; Callejón de Huaylas 336,000 (2000). 20,000 monolinguals 6b (Threatened) Huaraz Quechua Quechua Huaraz, Yungay, Huailas (Huaylas). Not intelligible of Cusco [quz], Ayacucho [quy], Huaylla Wanca Quechua [qvw], Cajamarca [qvc], Chachapoyas Quechua [quk], or San Martín Quechua [qvs] (Parker 1976). A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qxa Quechua, Chiquián Quechuan, Central Quechua, Waylay Peru Ancash region: Bolognesi province, Chiquián district, western Bolognesi west of Pativilca river and north of Llamac river; east Ocros, Corpanqui valley border. Western Ocros may be included, but the dialect is a bit different 10,000 (2000 SIL), decreasing. 4,000 monolinguals 7 (Shifting) Ancash Quechua, Chiquián Ancash Quechua None known. Possibly intelligible of Cajatambo Quechua [qvl]. Some contact of Cajatambo and very little with Huamalíes [qvh]. 73% intelligibility of Huamalíes. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qwa Quechua, Corongo Ancash Quechuan, Central Quechua, Waylay, Conchucos Peru Ancash region: Corongo province, Aco, Corongo, Cusca, La Pampa, and Yanac districts. Most in Aco and Cusca 4,000 (2000 SIL), decreasing. 1,700 monolinguals (2000 SIL) 7 (Shifting) None known. Most closely related to Huaylas [qwh] and Sihuas [qws] Quechua. Some contact with Sihuas, Northern Conchucos [qxn], and Huaylas by road. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qws Quechua, Sihuas Ancash Quechuan, Central Quechua, Waylay, Conchucos Peru Ancash region: Sihuas province, districts west of Sihuas river; Alfonso Huayllabamba, Sihuas, and west Ragash north of Rupac river, south Quiches, and Ugarte 6,500 (2002 SIL), decreasing. 3,000 monolinguals 7 (Shifting) None known. Most closely related to Northern Conchucos [qxn] and Corongo Quechua [qwa]. Initial intelligibility testing shows marginal intelligibility of Corongo Quechua [qwa]. Intelligibility of Northern Conchucos [qxn] appears lower. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qxn Quechua, Northern Conchucos Ancash Quechuan, Central Quechua, Waylay, Conchucos Peru Ancash region: Pomabamba to San Luis; northwest Huánuco department, Huarcrachuco; possibly north Marañon area 250,000 (2002 SIL). 65,000 monolinguals (1994 census) 5 (Developing) Conchucos Quechua, Northern Conchucos Quechua Quechua None known. Related to Southern Conchucos [qxo], Huamalíes [qvh], and Sihuas [qws]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qxo Quechua, Southern Conchucos Quechuan, Central Quechua, Waylay, Conchucos Peru Ancash region: Chavín, Llamellín, and San Luis; Huanuco region: Huacaybamba, Huacrachuco, Pinra and San Buenaventura districts; Marañon province: south 250,000 (1994 census), increasing. 80,000 monolinguals 5* (Developing) Conchucos Quechua, Quechua de Conchucos, Quechua del Callejón de Huaylas, Quechua del sur de Conchucos, Quechwa, Runa simi, South Conchucos Quechua, Southern Conchucos Ancash Quechua Quechua A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
quw Quichua, Tena Lowland Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay Ecuador Napo province; Orellana province: Loreto canton; Pastaza province: north border. Eastern jungle 20,000 (1999 SIL). Total Quichua in Ecuador: 408,000 (Crevels 2012) 6a* (Vigorous) Napo Kichwa, Quichua de Tena, Quichua del Oriente, Quijo, Quixo, Yumbo Runa Shimi None known. Napo [qvo], Pastaza [qvz] and Tena [quw] Quichua understand each other’s spoken language, but not written texts. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
inb Inga Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay Colombia Nariño and Putumayo departments; some in Cauca department: Piamonte and Santa Rosa municipalities; 1,000 in Bogotá, some in regional capitals 18,000 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Dispersed in various regions; adopted commerce as a survival strategy (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 19,100 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 22,000 6b* (Threatened) Highland Inga Santiago Inga, San Andrés Inga, Aponte Inga. Partially intelligible with Imbabura Quichua [qvi] of Ecuador. Aponte Inga dialect is most distinct.
inj Inga, Jungle Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay Colombia Cauca, Nariño. and Putumayo departments: upper Caquetá and Putumayo rivers 11,200 (2007 OCIP) 6a* (Vigorous) Ingano, Lowland Inga, Mocoa Yunguillo-Condagua, Guayuyaco. Reportedly most similar to Highland Inga [inb]. Distinct from Napo Quechua [qvo].
quk Quechua, Chachapoyas Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay Peru Amazonas region: Chachapoyas and Luya provinces 7,000 (2003 SIL). 100 monolinguals (2003). Ethnic population: 7,000 4 (Educational) Amazonas Llakwash Lamud (West Chachapoyas), Grenada-Mendoza (East Chachapoyas), La Jalca (South Chachapoyas), Llakwash Chachapoyas. Reportedly most similar to San Martín Quechua [qvs]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qvs Quechua, San Martín Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay Peru Amazonas region: Roderigo de Menedez province; Loreto region: one enclave; San Martin region: Lamas, Sisa and other districts, and along Ucayali river 15,000 (2000 SIL), decreasing. 2,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 44,000 (2000) 6b* (Threatened) Lama, Lamano, Lamista, Lamisto, Motilón, Ucayali Llakwash Quechua Several minor dialects. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qup Quechua, Southern Pastaza Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay Peru Loreto region: Anatico lake, Huasaga, Ñucuray, and Pastaza rivers; Manchari town 1,550 (2000). 310 monolinguals 5 (Developing) Inga Inka A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qud Quichua, Calderón Highland Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay Ecuador Cotopaxi province and Napo provinces; Pichincha province: Calderon, Cayambe and Quito areas 25,000 (1987 SIL). Ethnic population: 35,000 (2000). Total Quichua in Ecuador: 408,000 (Crevels 2012) 6b (Threatened) Calderón Quichua, Cayambe Quichua, Kichwa, Pichincha Quichua, Quichua de la Sierra Cayambe Kichwa Shimi, Runa Shimi None known. Distinct from Chimborazo [qug], Imbabura [qvi], and Salasaca [qxl]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qxr Quichua, Cañar Highland Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay Ecuador Azuay, Cañar, and Chimborazo provinces; Morona-Santiago province: Morona canton 100,000 (1991 UBS). Total Quichua in Ecuador: 408,000 (Crevels 2012) 6b* (Threatened) Kichwa, Quichua de la provincia de Cañar Kichwa Shimi, Runa Shimi None known. Lexical differences and a strong sense of linguistic and cultural identity. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qug Quichua, Chimborazo Highland Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay Ecuador Bolivar, Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, Los Ríos provinces; Tungurahua province: west of Ambato; central highlands 800,000 (2010 UBS). Total Quichua in Ecuador: 408,000 (Crevels 2012). High percentage of monolinguals 5* (Developing). Recognized language (2008, Constitution, Article 2) Ecuadorean Quechua, Kichwa, Kichwa de la Sierra, Quichua de Chimborazo, Quichua de la Sierra Chimborazo Kichwa Shimi, Runa Shimi A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qvi Quichua, Imbabura Highland Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay Ecuador Esmeraldas province: small enclave of west Quininde canton; Imbabura province: south and west of Ibarra town into northern Pichincha province; Northern highlands 150,000 (Gómez-Rendón 2007). Total Quichua in Ecuador: 408,000 (Crevels 2012). Many monolinguals 5 (Developing) Imbabura Quichua, Kichwa, Kichwa de la Sierra, Otavalo Quichua, Quichua de la Sierra Imbabura Kichwa Shimi, Runa Shimi A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qvj Quichua, Loja Highland Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay Ecuador Azuay province; El Oro province: Portovelo and Zeruma cantons; Loja province: Sarragaro area; Zamora-Chinchipe province: Yacuambi canton, sizable community in Zamora city; southern highlands 30,500 (2000). Total Quichua in Ecuador: 408,000 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) Loja Quichua, Saraguro Quichua Runa Shimi None known. Reportedly similar to Cañar Highland Quichua [qxr]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qvo Quichua, Napo Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay Peru Loreto region: Napo river area, communities on the Putumayo; Madre de Dios region: small enclave east 10,000 in Peru (2009). Total users in all countries: 24,000 5* (Developing) Kicho, Kichua, Lowland Napo Quichua, Napo, Napo Kichua, Napo Kichwa, Napo Lowland Quechua, Napo Lowland Quichua, Santa Rosa Quechua, Santarrosino, Yumbo Napo Kichwa shimi, Runa Shimi A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qvo Quichua, Napo Lowland Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay Colombia Putumayo river Undetermined number in Colombia 5* (Developing) Kichua, Lowland Napo Quechua, Runa Shimi
qvo Quichua, Napo Lowland Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay Ecuador Orellana and Sucumbíos provinces; eastern jungle along Aguarico, Napo, and Putomayo rivers, concentrated near schools 14,000 in Ecuador (2009), increasing. Total Quichua in Ecuador: 408,000 (Crevels 2012). 800 monolinguals 5 (Developing) Ecuador Quichua, Ingano, Kichua, Lowland Napo Quichua, Napo Kichwa, Napo Kichwa shimi, Napo Quichua, Quichua del Napo, Quichua del Oriente, Runa Shimi Santa Rosa Quechua.
qvz Quichua, Northern Pastaza Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay Ecuador Pastaza province: eastern jungle along Bobonaza and Conambo rivers 8,000 in Ecuador (2007), decreasing. Total Quichua in Ecuador: 408,000 (Crevels 2012). 300 monolinguals. Total users in all countries: 10,000 6b (Threatened) Alama, Bobonaza Quichua, Canelos Quichua, Pastaza Quichua, Quichua del Oriente, Sarayacu Quichua Runa Shimi Tigre Quechua. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qvz Quichua, Northern Pastaza Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay Peru Loreto region: Alamos, Tigre river 2,000 in Peru 6b* (Threatened) Alama, Bobonaza, Runa Shimi, Tigre Quechua
qxl Quichua, Salasaca Highland Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Northern Chinchay Ecuador Chimborazo and Pastaza provinces: small border areas; Tungurahua province: Salasaca area, 17 towns south and east of Ambato; dialects in Cotopaxi and throughout Tungurahua provinces 14,300 (2000). Total Quichua in Ecuador: 408,000 (Crevels 2012). 3,580 monolinguals. Children 0–5 and older adults 6a (Vigorous) Kichwa, Salasaca Quichua, Tungurahua Highland Quichua, Tungurahua Quichua Runa Shimibi, Salasaca Shimibi A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qul Quechua, North Bolivian Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Southern Chinchay Bolivia La Paz department: Franz Tamayo province, Apolo region 116,000 in Bolivia (1978 census), increasing. 18,500 monolinguals 2 (Provincial). Recognized language (2009, Constitution, Article 5(1)) North La Paz Quechua Quechua Apolo, Charazani, Chuma. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
quh Quechua, South Bolivian Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Southern Chinchay Argentina Buenos Aires, Jujuy, and Salta provinces 5,120 in Argentina (2004 census). Ethnic population: 70,500 (2004 INDEC) 8a (Moribund) Central Bolivian Quechua Northwest Jujuy (Colla).
quh Quechua, South Bolivian Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Southern Chinchay Bolivia Cochabamba, Chuquisaca, Oruro departments; La Paz department: except Franz Tamayo, Apolo area; mainly Potosí department; Tarija department 1,610,000 in Bolivia (2014 UNSD). Total users in all countries: 1,616,120 5* (Developing). Recognized language (2009, Constitution, Article 5(1)) Central Bolivian Quechua, Cochabamba Quechua, Quechua, Quechua Boliviano Runasimi Sucre, Cochabamba, Oruro, Potosí, Chuquisaca, Northwest Jujuy. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
quh Quechua, South Bolivian Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Southern Chinchay Chile Antofagasta region 1,000 in Chile (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 6,180 (Crevels 2012) 6a* (Vigorous)
qus Quichua, Santiago del Estero Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Southern Chinchay Argentina Chaco province; Santiago del Estero province: Figueroa, Moreno, Robles, Sarmiento, Brigadier J. F. Ibarra, San Martín, Silipica, Loreto, Atamisqui, Avellaneda, Salavina, Quebrachos, Mitre, and Aguirre departments; perhaps Buenos Aires and Salta provinces 60,000 (2000 SIL), decreasing. No monolinguals 6a* (Vigorous) Santiagueño Quichua Quichua None known. Lexical similarity: 81% with Bolivian or other Quechua. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qve Quechua, Eastern Apurímac Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Southern Chinchay, Southern Peruvian Quechua Peru Apurimac region: Abancay, Andahuaylas, Antabamba Ayamaraes, Cotabambas, and Grau provinces; Arequipa region: La Unión province; Ayacucho and Cusco regions 200,000 (2002 SIL). 80,000 monolinguals. 30% in towns, 60%–70% in remote areas, especially at high altitudes. Ethnic population: 200,000 4 (Educational) Apurímac Quechua, Quechua del Este de Apurímac Runa Simi Abancay, Antabamba, Cotabambas. Arequipa-La Unión Quechua [qxu] reportedly very similar to the Antabamba dialect. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qxp Quechua, Puno Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Southern Chinchay, Southern Peruvian Quechua Peru Arequipa and Cusco regions: small areas; Moquegua region: highland area; Puno region 500,000. 100,000 monolinguals (2002) 4 (Educational) Quechua Collao, Quechua Qollaw Runa Simi North Bolivian Quechua, Cailloma Quechua. Mutually intelligible of Cusco Quechua [quz] and North Bolivian Quechua [qul], possibly sufficient to understand complex and abstract discourse. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qxu Quechua, Arequipa-La Unión Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Southern Chinchay, Southern Peruvian Quechua Peru Arequipa region: La Unión province, Cotahuasi district, Apurímac department, Antabamba province; Ayacucho and Cusco regions 18,600 (2000). 10,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 32,000 5 (Developing) Arequipa Quechua, Cotahuasi Quechua, Quechua de Arequipa, Quechua de La Unión Runasimi Cotahuasi, Northern Arequipa, Highland Arequipa, Antabamba (Apurímac). Reportedly more similar linguistically to Cusco than to Ayacucho. Very similar to Eastern Apurímac [qve]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
quy Quechua, Ayacucho Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Southern Chinchay, Southern Peruvian Quechua Peru Ayacucho and Huancavelica regions; Apurimac, Arequipa, Cusco, Ica, Junin, and Lima regions 900,000 (2000 SIL), decreasing. 300,000 monolinguals 3 (Wider communication) Chanka Runasimi Andahuaylas, Huancavelica. Lexical similarity: 96% with Surcubamba, Puquio, and Cusco [quz]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
quz Quechua, Cusco Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Chinchay, Southern Chinchay, Southern Peruvian Quechua Peru Apurimac, Arequipa, Cusco, Moquegua, Madre de Dios, and Puno regions 1,500,000 (1989 UBS). Total Quechua in Peru 3,500,000–4,400,000 including Quechua I 750,000, Quechua II 2,680,000 (2000 W. Adelaar). 300,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,500,000 3 (Wider communication) Cuzco, Cuzco Quechua, Qheswa, Quechua Cusco, Quechua Qosqo-Qollaw, Quechua de Cusco-Collao, Runasimi Qusqu Qullaw Qheswasimi, Runasimi Caylloma Quechua, Eastern Apurímac Quechua, Puno Quechua. Some dialect differences, but not as distinct as elsewhere. Substantial phonological and morphological differences with Ayacucho Quechua. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
qvc Quechua, Cajamarca Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Yungay, Northern Peru Cajamarca region: Chetilla and Los Baños districts; western dialect: Chetilla district, eastern dialect: Porcón and Cajamarca valley areas; La Libertad region: small area on west bank of Rio Marañon 30,000 (2000 D. Coombs) 6b (Threatened) Kichwa Lingwa, Lingwa Kichwa Western Cajamarca, Eastern Cajamarca. Relatively minor dialect differences. Lexical similarity: 94% with Lambayeque [quf] (most similar), 92% with Pacaraos [qvp]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
quf Quechua, Lambayeque Quechuan, Peripheral Quechua, Yungay, Northern Peru Lambayeque region: Inkawasi, Kañaris, and Miracosta districts; Penachí and Santa Lucía communities; Cajamarca and Piura 20,000 (1998 SIL) 5* (Developing) Ferreñafe, Inkawasi-Kañaris Runashimi, Quechua Inkawasi-Kañaris, Quechua de Lambayeque, Quechua of Incahuasi-Cañaris, Runa Shimi Linwaras Incahuasi, Cañaris. Lexical similarity: 94% with Cajamarca Quechua [qvc]. A member of macrolanguage Quechua [que].
nez Nez Perce Sahaptian United States Idaho: Kamiah and Lapwai on Nez Perce Reservation; Washington: east on Colville Reservation (Upriver dialect). Oregon: Umatilla Reservation (Downriver dialect) 100 (1997 H. Aoki), decreasing. Spoken fluently only by a handful of elders on Nez Perce and Colville Reservations. 30–40 semispeakers, mostly in Idaho (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 610 (2000 census) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Nez Perce Tribe Niimíipu, Nuumiipuutimt Niimi’ipuutímt Downriver Nez Perce, Upriver Nez Perce.
uma Umatilla Sahaptian, Sahaptin United States Oregon: Umatilla Reservation, northeast 25 (Golla 2007). 25–50 Umatilla and Walla Walla [waa] speakers together. Ethnic population: 120 (1977 SIL) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon Columbia River Sahaptin, Ichishkíin
waa Walla Walla Sahaptian, Sahaptin United States Oregon: Umatilla Reservation 25 (Golla 2007). 25–50 Walla Walla and Umatilla [uma] speakers together (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 700 (1977 SIL) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Ichishkíin, Northeast Sahaptin
tqn Tenino Sahaptian, Sahaptin United States Oregon: Warm Springs Reservation 50 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,000 (1977 SIL) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon Celilo, Columbia River Sahaptin, Umatilla-Tenino, Warm Springs
yak Yakama Sahaptian, Sahaptin United States Washington: Toppenish, on Yakima Reservation, south central 25 (Golla 2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 8,000 (1977 SIL) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation, Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation Ichishkíin, Waptailmim, Yakima Klikitat.
blc Bella Coola Salish Canada British Columbia province: Burke channel head, North Bentinck arm, Bella Coola river mouth 17 (FPCC 2014). 510 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 1,660 (FPCC 2014) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Nuxalk Nuxalk
til Tillamook Salish United States Oregon: northwest No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Minnie Scovell, died in 1972 (2009 Tillamook Headlight Herald) 10 (Extinct). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation
clm Clallam Salish, Central Salish United States Washington: Port Angeles and northeast Olympic Peninsula 6, all users. L1 users: No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. The last fluent speaker, Hazel Sampson, died in 2014 (2014 J. Kaminsky). L2 users: 6. Ethnic population: 3,000 (2014 J. Kaminsky) 9 (Reawakening). Language of registered tribe: Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, Lower Elwha Tribal Community, Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, Skokomish Indian Tribe Klallam, Na’klallam, S’klallam Reportedly similar to the Saanich dialect of Straits Salish [str].
coo Comox Salish, Central Salish Canada British Columbia, Vancouver Island, and coast north of Powell river 36 (FPCC 2014). 710 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 1,900 (FPCC 2014) 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Homalco, K’ómoks, Klahoose, Tla’amin Comox-Sliammon Island Comox (Salhulhtxw), Mainland Comox (Homalco, Klahoose, Sliammon, Éy7á7juuthem). All use the mainland dialect. Island Comox dialect has no remaining L1 speakers (Mithun 1999).
hur Halkomelem Salish, Central Salish Canada British Columbia province: small communities along lower Fraser river, on the east coast of Vancouver Island 260 in Canada (FPCC 2014). 990 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 19,000 (FPCC 2014). Total users in all countries: 285 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Aitchelitz, Beecher Bay, Chawathil, Cheam, Cowichan, Halalt, Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwaw-kwaw-Apilt, Lake Cowichan, Leq’ a: mel, Lyackson, Malahat, Matsqui, Musqueam, Nanoose, New Westminster, Penelakut Tribe, Peters, Popkum, Qualicum, Seabird Island, Shxw’ow’hamel, Shxwhá:y Village, Skawahlook, Skowkale, Skwah, Snuneymuxw, Soowahlie, Sq’éwlets, Squiala, Sts’ailes, Stz’uminus, Sumas, Tsawwassen, Tsleil-Waututh, Tzeachten, Union Bar, Yakweakwioose, Yale Holkomelem Downriver Halkomelem (Hun’qumi’num’), Upriver Halkomelem (Halq’eméylem), Island Halkomelem (Hul’q’umín’um’).
hur Halkomelem Salish, Central Salish United States Washington state 25 in United States (1997 B. Galloway), decreasing. Ethnic population: 5,270 (1997 B. Galloway) 8a (Moribund) Halq’eméylem, Holkomelem, Hul’q’umi’num’ Chiliwack, Cowichan, Musqueam, Nanaimo.
nok Nooksack Salish, Central Salish United States Washington: northwest No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Sindick Jimmy, died in 1977 (Mithun 1999). Ethnic population: 1,600 (1997 B. Galloway) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Nooksack Indian Tribe of Washington Lhéchelesem, Nootsack
str Salish, Straits Salish, Central Salish Canada British Columbia province: Vancouver Island 107 in Canada, all users. L1 users: 7 in Canada (FPCC 2014). 100 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). L2 users: 100. Ethnic population: 3,060 (FPCC 2014). Total users in all countries: 112 (as L1: 12; as L2: 100) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Esquimalt, Pauquachin, Semiahmoo, Songhees, T’Sou-ke, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum Malchosen, Northern Straits Salish, Sooke, Straits, T’Sou-ke Saanich (Senčoten), Semiahmoo, Songish (Lekwungen, Lkwungen).
str Salish, Straits Salish, Central Salish United States Washington: San Juan Islands (Samish dialect), mainland south of San Juan Islands (Lummi dialect) 5 in United States (Golla 2007). 5 speakers but mixed with other dialects and do not form a distinct speech community. No L1 speakers of Lummi (Golla 2007) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Lummi Tribe of the Lummi Reservation, Samish Indian Nation, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Tulalip Tribes of Washington Lkwungen, Malchosen, Northern Straits Salish, Senčoten, Straits Lummi, Samish, Ts’ooke (T’Sou-ke), Songish, Semiahmoo. Semiahmoo, Ts’ooke, and Songish dialects are extinct.
sec Sechelt Salish, Central Salish Canada British Columbia province: coast north of Vancouver 4 (FPCC 2014). 34 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). L2 users: 0. Ethnic population: 1,200 (FPCC 2014) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Sechelt She Shashishalhem
squ Squamish Salish, Central Salish Canada British Columbia province: north of Vancouver 7 (FPCC 2014). 34 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). L2 users: 0 (2000). Ethnic population: 4,080 (FPCC 2014) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Squamish Skwxwu’mesh snichim
twa Twana Salish, Central Salish United States Washington: Puget Sound area No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker died in 1980 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 350 (1977 SIL) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Skokomish Indian Tribe Skokomish, Ti’tuwaduqut’sid, Tuwa’duqx Skokomish, Quilcene.
lut Lushootseed Salish, Central Salish, Lushootseed United States Washington: Puget Sound area No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. The last native speaker, Vi Hilbert, died in 2008 (2008 C. Willmsen). Ethnic population: 18,000 (Golla 2007) 9 (Reawakening). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Puyallup Tribe of the Puyallup Reservation, Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe of Washington, Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians of Washington, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Tulalip Tribes of Washington, Upper Skagit Indian Tribe of Washington Northern Lushootseed, Northern Puget Sound Salish Sauk-Suiattle.
ska Skagit Salish, Central Salish, Lushootseed United States Washington: Puget Sound east side No known L1 speakers (2017 D. Miller). Survived into the 2000s. Ethnic population: 350 (1977 SIL) 9 (Dormant) Swinomish, Tulalip
sno Snohomish Salish, Central Salish, Lushootseed United States Washington: northwest, Tulalip Reservation No known L1 speakers (2017 D. Miller). Survived into the 2000s. Ethnic population: 800 (1977 SIL) 9 (Dormant) Northern Lushootseed (Northern Puget Sound Salish).
slh Southern Lushootseed Salish, Central Salish, Lushootseed United States Washington: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker, Ellen Williams, died in 2016. Ethnic population: 210 (2010 census) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Nisqually Indian Tribe, Snoqualmie Indian Tribe, Squaxin Island Tribe of the Squaxin Island Reservation, Suquamish Indian Tribe of the Port Madison Reservation, Tulalip Tribes of Washington Southern Puget Sound Salish Duwamish, Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Puyallup, Snoqualmie, Suquh, Southern Lushootseed, Sahewamish, Suquamish, Skykomish.
lil Lillooet Salish, Interior Canada British Columbia province: Lillooet and middle Fraser river area 140 (FPCC 2014). 690 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 6,670 (FPCC 2014) 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Bridge River, Cayoose Creek, Douglas, Lil’wat, N’Quatqua, Samahquam, Skatin, T’it’q’et, Ts’kw’aylaxw, Tsal’alh, Xaxli’p Slatlemuk, St’at’imcets, Statimc, Stl’atl’imc, Stl’atl’imx, Stlatliumh Upper Lillooet (Fountain), Lower Lillooet (Mount Currie). The bands associated with the 2 dialects are culturally and politically distinct.
shs Shuswap Salish, Interior Canada British Columbia province 200 (FPCC 2014), increasing. 1,190 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). L2 users: 0 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 9,860 (FPCC 2014) 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Adams Lake, Bonaparte, Canim Lake, Chiniki, Esk’etemc, High Bar, Little Shuswap Lake, Neskonlith, Shuswap, Simpcw, Skeetchestn, Soda Creek, Splatsin, Stoney, Stswecem’c Xgat’tem, Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, Ts’kw’aylaxw, Whispering Pines/Clinton, Williams Lake Secwepemc, Secwepemctsín Eastern Shuswap, Western Shuswap.
thp Thompson Salish, Interior, Northern Canada British Columbia province: Fraser River north of Yale, lower Thompson River and tributaries 130 (FPCC 2014). 340 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 6,140 (FPCC 2014) 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Ashcroft, Boothroyd, Boston Bar, Coldwater, Cook’s Ferry, Kanaka Bar, Lower Nicola, Lytton, Nicomen, Nooaitch, Oregon Jack Creek, Seabird Island, Shackan, Siska, Skuppah, Spuzzum, Yale Nklapmx, Nle’kepmxcín, Ntlakapamux, Ntlakapmuk, Thompson Salish
crd Coeur d’Alene Salish, Interior, Southern United States Idaho: Coeur d’Alene Reservation 1 (Kramer 2016). Ethnic population: 80 (2000 census) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Coeur D’Alene Tribe Schitsu’umsh, Skitswish, Snchitsu’umshtsn
col Columbia-Wenatchi Salish, Interior, Southern United States Washington: Colville Reservation in north-central Washington 17 (2010 census). 25 Columbia speakers (Golla 2007). L2 users: 0. Ethnic population: 230 (2000 census) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Chelan, Columbian, Moses-Columbia, Moses-Columbia Salish, Nxa’amxcin, Wenatchee, Wenatchi, Wenatchi-Columbia Columbia (Columbian, Sinkiuse), Wenatchi (Chelan, Entiat, Wenatchee).
oka Okanagan Salish, Interior, Southern Canada British Columbia province: 7 reserves: Douglas Lake, Hedley, Keremeos, Oliver, Penticton, Vernon, Westbank; east of Fraser Valley and west of Kootenai 190 in Canada (FPCC 2014), increasing. Except for 12 fluent speakers on Westbank Reserve, the other reserves each have at least 50 speakers of varying fluency, Vernon Reserve perhaps 100 (Golla 2007). 170 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 5,180 (FPCC 2014). Total users in all countries: 420 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Lower Similkameen, Okanagan, Osoyoos, Penticton, Upper Nicola, Upper Similkameen, Westbank Colville-Okanagan, Nselxcin, Okanagan-Colville, Okanagon, Okanogan, Syilx Nsyilxcən Sanpoil, Southern Okanogan.
oka Okanagan Salish, Interior, Southern United States Washington: Colville Reservation 230 in United States (2015 census) 7 (Shifting). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Nselxcin, Nsyilxcen, Okanagan-Colville, Okanagon, Okanogan, Syilx Southern Okanogan, Sanpoil, Colville, Lake.
fla Kalispel-Pend d’Oreille Salish, Interior, Southern, Kalispel United States Montana: Flathead Reservation; Washington: Kalispel Reservation 64 (2005 T. Pete), decreasing. 58 in Salish and Pend d’Oreille; 4 in Kalispel (2000 census). Ethnic population: 6,800 (1997) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation, Kalispel Indian Community of the Kalispel Reservation Nqlispélišcn, Salish, “Flathead-Kalispel” (pej.), “Kalispel-Flathead” (pej.) Pend d’Oreille, Kalispel, Bitterroot Salish, Flathead.
spo Spokane Salish, Interior, Southern, Kalispel United States Washington: northeast No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the late 2000s. Ethnic population: 1,000 (1977 SIL) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Spokane Tribe of the Spokane Reservation Spokan None known. Reportedly similar to Kalispel-Pend d’Oreille [fla].
cjh Chehalis, Upper Salish, Tsamosan, Inland United States Washington: south of Puget Sound No known L1 speakers (Golla 2007). The last speaker, Lillian Young, died in 2001 (2002 B. Mittge). Ethnic population: 200 (1977 SIL) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, Cowlitz Indian Tribe Chehalis, Kwaiailk, Q̉ʷay̓áyiłq̉ Satsop, Oakville, Tenino. Separate from Lower Chehalis [cea]. Different from Halkomelem [hur] on Chehalis river, British Columbia.
cow Cowlitz Salish, Tsamosan, Inland United States Washington: southwest No known L1 speakers (2002 M. Kinkade). The last speakers survived into the 1960s. Ethnic population: 200 (1990 M. Kinkade) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Quinault Indian Nation Lower Cowlitz
cea Chehalis, Lower Salish, Tsamosan, Maritime United States Washington: southwest coast No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers may have survived into the 1990s (1990 M. Kinkade) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, Quinault Indian Nation, Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe of the Shoalwater Bay Indian Reservation
qun Quinault Salish, Tsamosan, Maritime United States Washington: Quinault Reservation, centered in Taholah Community on Olympic Peninsula west coast 6, all users. L1 users: No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. The last speaker, Oliver Mason, died in 1996 (1996 C. Beers). L2 users: 6 (2016 C. Terry-otewaste). Ethnic population: 1,500 (2016 C. Terry-itewaste) 9 (Reawakening). Language of registered tribe: Hoh Indian Tribe, Quinault Indian Nation Lower Chehalis.
slc Sáliba Sálivan Colombia Arauca, Casanare, Meta, and Vichadad departments: upstream from confluence of Meta and Casanare rivers 1,300 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 1,930 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 1,336 8a (Moribund) Sáliva
slc Sáliba Sálivan Venezuela Amazonas state: Cedoño municipality 36 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 270 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) Sáliva
wpc Maco Sálivan, Piaroa-Maco Venezuela Amazonas state: Mariche, Marueta, Morocoto, Porvenir, Tavi-Tavi, and Wapuchi villages; Marueta, Paru, Wapuchi, and Yureba rivers, Ventuari river tributaries 1,100 (2011). Ethnic population: 1,130 (Crevels 2012) 6a* (Vigorous). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) Itoto, Jojod, Maco-Piaroa, Mako, Maku, Sáliba-Maco, Wirö, Wirú, Wotuja
pid Piaroa Sálivan, Piaroa-Maco Colombia Vichada department: Santa Rita municipality, between Vichada and Guaviare rivers 770 in Colombia (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 770 (Crevels 2012) 6a* (Vigorous) Adole, Ature, De’aruwã thiwene, Guagua, Kuakua, Maco, Quaqua Dearuwa, Wo’tiheh, Wöthüha
pid Piaroa Sálivan, Piaroa-Maco Venezuela Amazonas state: Orinoco river south bank, inland from Paguasa river to Manapiare; into southwestern Bolívar state 13,000 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 14,500 (2001 census). 2,200 urban; 12,300 rural (2001 census). Total users in all countries: 13,770 6b* (Threatened). Statutory language of provincial identity in Amazonas and Bolivar states (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) Amorua, Dearwa, Deruwa, Deá’ru’wa, Piaroa-Mako, Uhothha, Uwotjüja, Wo’tiheh, Wotjüja, Wu’tjuja, Wöthüha De’aruwã thiwene
chc Catawba Siouan-Catawban, Catawban United States South Carolina: Rock Hill area No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. The last speaker, Samuel Taylor Blue, died in 1959. Ethnic population: 500 (1977 SIL) 9 (Reawakening). Language of registered tribe: Catawba Indian Nation (Catawba Tribe of South Carolina)
mhq Mandan Siouan-Catawban, Siouan United States North Dakota: Fort Berthold Reservation No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Edwin Benson, died in 2016 (2016 Language Magazine). L2 users: 0. Ethnic population: 130 (2000 census) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation
win Ho-Chunk Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Mississippi Valley-Ohio Valley Siouan, Mississippi Valley Siouan, Chiwere-Winnebago United States Iowa: south of Sioux City, east bank, Missouri river; Nebraska: Winnebago Reservation; Wisconsin: central, scattered 250 (Golla 2007). 230 reported in 1997 (1997 V. Zeps). Ethnic population: 1,650 (2000 census) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin, Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Hocak Wazijaci, Hocank, Hochank, Hochunk, Hocák, Winnebago Wisconsin, Nebraska.
iow Iowa-Oto Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Mississippi Valley-Ohio Valley Siouan, Mississippi Valley Siouan, Chiwere-Winnebago United States Oklahoma: central No known L1 speakers. Last fluent speaker, Otoe Truman Dailey, of Iowa and Chiwere died in 1996 (Mithun 1999). Ethnic population: 1,150 (Golla 2007) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians Iowa-Oto-Missouria Iowa (Bah Kho Je, Baxoje, Báxoje ich’é, Ioway), Chiwere (Jiwele, Jiwere, Jíwere ich’é, Oto, Otoe), Missouria (Missouri, Niutaji, Nyut’chi, Ñút’achi).
asb Assiniboine Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Mississippi Valley-Ohio Valley Siouan, Mississippi Valley Siouan, Dakota Canada Saskatchewan province: part of Carry-the-Kettle, Mosquito-Grizzly Bear’s Head, and Whitebear 150 in Canada (Golla 2007). This is the total of L1 speakers for Canada and the United States. Ethnic population: 3,500 in Canada and the United States (Golla 2007) 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Carry The Kettle, Mosquito-Grizzly Bear’s Head-Lean Man, Ocean Man, Pheasant Rump Nakota Assiniboin, Nakhoda, Nakhona, Nakhota, Nakhóda, Nakhóna, Nakhóta, Nakoda, Nakon, Nakona, Nakota None known. Reportedly very similar to the Assiniboine of Montana. Lexical similarity: 94% with Dakota [dak] of Manitoba, 90% with Dakota [dak] of North Dakota, 89% with Lakota [lkt] and Stoney.
sto Stoney Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Mississippi Valley-Ohio Valley Siouan, Mississippi Valley Siouan, Dakota Canada Alberta province: Alexis, Bighorn, Eden Valley, Morley, and Paul reserves west and northwest of Calgary and west of Edmonton 3,030 (2016 census). Ethnic population: 3,200 (Golla 2007) 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Alexis Nakota Sioux, Bearspaw, Chiniki, Paul, Stoney, Wesley, White Bear Dakota, Nakoda, Stony Ĩyãħé Nakoda Southern Stoney, Northern Stoney. Dialects nearly 100% mutually intelligible. Northern dialect is spoken at Duffield (Paul Band) and Lac St. Anne (Alexis Band). Lexical similarity: 89% with Assiniboine [asb], 86% with Dakota [dak] of Manitoba, 85% with Dakota [dak] of North Dakota, 83% with Lakota [lkt].
asb Assiniboine Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Mississippi Valley-Ohio Valley Siouan, Mississippi Valley Siouan, Dakota United States Montana: Fort Belknap and Fort Peck reservations 150 L1 speakers in both countries. Ethnic population: 3,500 in the United States and Canada (Golla 2007) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Fort Belknap Indian Community of the Fort Belknap Reservation of Montana Assiniboin, Hohe, Nakhoda, Nakhona, Nakhota, Nakhóda, Nakhóna, Nakhóta, Nakoda, Nakon, Nakona, Nakota
dak Dakota Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Mississippi Valley-Ohio Valley Siouan, Mississippi Valley Siouan, Dakota Canada Manitoba: south; Saskatchewan: Oak River and Oak Lake, Long Plain west of Winnipeg, Standing Buffalo, Birdtail, Stony Wahpeton, and Moose Woods. May be at Wood Mountain Reserve 190 in Canada (2016 W. Meya), decreasing. 2,300 L1 speakers of all Sioux dialects in a total population of 175,000, of which 5,000 reside in Canada (2016 Lakota Language Consortium). Ethnic population: 5,000 (2016 Lakota Language Consortium). Includes all ethnic Sioux 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Birdtail Sioux, Canupawakpa Dakota, Dakota Plains, Dakota Tipi, Sioux Valley Dakota, Standing Buffalo, Wahpeton Dakota, White Bear, Whitecap Dakota Sioux Dakota (Santee), Nakota (Yankton).
dak Dakota Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Mississippi Valley-Ohio Valley Siouan, Mississippi Valley Siouan, Dakota United States Minnesota: Upper Sioux, Lower Sioux, Prior Lake, Prairie Island, Minneapolis; Montana: Fort Peck reservation; Nebraska: Santee; North Dakota: Devils Lake, northern Standing Rock reservation, Sisseton-Lakota Traverse reservation; South Dakota: Crow Creek, Sisseton-Lakota Traverse and Yankton reservations, Flandreau 100 in United States (2016 W. Meya), decreasing. Ethnic population: 170,000 (2016 Lakota Language Consortium). Includes all ethnic Sioux. Total users in all countries: 290 7 (Shifting). Language of registered tribe: Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Crow Creek Sioux Tribe of the Crow Creek Reservation, Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota, Mdewakanton Sioux Indians, Prairie Island Indian Community in the State of Minnesota, Santee Sioux Nation, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community of Minnesota, Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation, Spirit Lake Tribe, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (North Dakota and South Dakota), Upper Sioux Community, Yankton Sioux Tribe of South Dakota Sioux Dakota (Dakhota, Santee, Santee-Sisseton), Nakota (Nakoda, Yankton, Yankton-Yanktonais). Lexical similarity: 83%–86% with Stoney [sto], 89%–94% with Assiniboine [asb], 90%–95% with dialects.
lkt Lakota Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Mississippi Valley-Ohio Valley Siouan, Mississippi Valley Siouan, Dakota Canada Saskatchewan province: Wood Mountain Reserve 100 in Canada (2016 Lakota Language Consortium). Ethnic population: 5,000 (2016 Lakota Language Consortium). Includes all ethnic Sioux 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Wood Mountain Lakȟótiyapi, Lakhota, Teton
lkt Lakota Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Mississippi Valley-Ohio Valley Siouan, Mississippi Valley Siouan, Dakota United States Montana; Nebraska: northwest corner; North Dakota: Bismark, Standing Rock reservation; South Dakota: Cheyenne River, Lower Brule reservation, Pine Ridge, Rapid City, Rosebud. Urban centers including Denver, Minneapolis, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Seattle 2,100 in United States, all users. L1 users: 2,000 in United States (1997 W. Meya), decreasing. 2,300 L1 speakers of all Sioux dialects in a total population of 175,000. L2 users: 100 (2016 W. Meya). Ethnic population: 170,000 (2016 W. Meya). Includes all ethnic Sioux. Total users in all countries: 2,200 (as L1: 2,100; as L2: 100) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of the Cheyenne River Reservation, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe of the Lower Brule Reservation, Oglala Sioux Tribe, Rosebud Sioux Tribe of the Rosebud Indian Reservation, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (North Dakota and South Dakota) Lakhota, Lakotiyapi, Teton, Teton Sioux Brulé.
ksk Kansa Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Mississippi Valley-Ohio Valley Siouan, Mississippi Valley Siouan, Dhegihan United States Oklahoma: north central No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker, Walter Kekahbah, died in 1983 (2005 D. Ranney). Ethnic population: 1,700 (Golla 2007) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Kaw Nation Kanze, Kaw, Konze None known. Reportedly similar to Omaha [oma], Osage [osa], Ponca [oma], and Quapaw [qua].
oma Omaha-Ponca Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Mississippi Valley-Ohio Valley Siouan, Mississippi Valley Siouan, Dhegihan United States Nebraska: Macy and Walthill (Omaha dialect); Iowa: south of Sioux City, east bank, Missouri river; Oklahoma: Red Rock area (Ponca dialect) 85 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 525 (2000 census). 365 Omaha and 160 Ponca (2000 census) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Cegiha, Dhegiha, Mahairi, Ponka, Ppankka, Umanhan Omaha, Ponca. Ponca and Omaha are completely mutually intelligible, Reportedly similar to Osage [osa], Quapaw [qua], and Kansa [ksk].
osa Osage Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Mississippi Valley-Ohio Valley Siouan, Mississippi Valley Siouan, Dhegihan United States Oklahoma: north central No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. The last L1 speaker, Lucille Roubedeaux, died in 2005. Ethnic population: 11,000 (Golla 2007) 9 (Reawakening). Language of registered tribe: The Osage Nation Wazhazhe, Wazhazhe ie None known. Reportedly similar to Omaha [oma], Ponca [oma], Quapaw [qua], and Kansa [ksk].
qua Quapaw Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Mississippi Valley-Ohio Valley Siouan, Mississippi Valley Siouan, Dhegihan United States Oklahoma: northeast corner 1 (2015 Joplin Globe). Ethnic population: 160 (2000 census) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Quapaw Tribe of Indians Alkansea, Arkansas, Capa, Ogaxpa None known. Reportedly similar to Kansa [ksk], Omaha [oma], Osage [osa], and Ponca [oma]; all called Dhegiha.
cro Crow Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Missouri River Siouan United States Montana: south 4,160 (2015 census), decreasing. Ethnic population: 8,500 (Golla 2007) 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Crow Tribe of Montana Absaroke, Absarokee, Apsaroke Apsáalooke None known. Reportedly similar to Hidatsa [hid].
hid Hidatsa Siouan-Catawban, Siouan, Missouri River Siouan United States North Dakota: Fort Berthold Reservation 200 (Golla 2007). 25–50 semifluent speakers. 6 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 600 (2000 census) 7 (Shifting). Language of registered tribe: Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation Hinatsa, Hiraca, Minitari None known. Reportedly similar to Crow [cro].
cav Cavineña Tacanan Bolivia El Beni department: Baqueti, Bolívar, California, Candelaria, El Choro, Francia, Galilea, Misión Cavinas, Natividad, Pando, Paraíso, Peña Guarayo, San José, San Juan, San Miguel, Santa Catalina; southeast of Riberalta along Beni river 600 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,680 (Crevels 2012) 6b* (Threatened) Kavinenya
ese Ese Eja Tacanan, Chama Peru Madre de Dios region: Maldonado area on Heath and Tambopata rivers 590 in Peru (2007 census). Ethnic population: 590 (2007 census) 6a (Vigorous) Ese Ejja, Ese Exa, Ese’ejja, Guarayo, Huarayo, Tambopata-Guarayo, Tiatinagua, “Chama” (pej.)
ese Ese Ejja Tacanan, Chama Bolivia El Beni, La Paz, and Pando departments; Portachuelo Alto, Portachuelo Bajo, Portachuelo Medio; into foothills on Beni and Madre de Dios rivers 520 in Bolivia (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 730 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 1,110 5 (Developing) Ese Eja, Ese Exa, Ese’eha, Eseejja, Essejja, Huarayo, Tiatinagua, “Chama” (pej.) Ese’ejja Each clan has slight dialect differences; all seem inherently intelligible. Most divergent Tacanan language. Tambopata dialect in Peru somewhat different from the Bolivian dialect.
tno Toromono Tacanan, Chama Bolivia La Paz department: Abel Iturralde province; between Madidi and Heath river No known L1 speakers. Probably became extinct early in the 20th century. Ethnic population: 200 (Adelaar 2004) 9 (Dormant) Toromona
aro Araona Tacanan, Tacana Bolivia La Paz department: Manupari river headwaters; Puerto Araona 110 (2006 PIB). Ethnic population: 160 (Crevels 2012) 6b (Threatened) Cavina
rey Reyesano Tacanan, Tacana Bolivia El Beni department: José Ballivián province, San Borja area 12 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 4,920 (Crevels 2012) 8b (Nearly extinct) Maropa, San Borjano
tna Tacana Tacanan, Tacana Bolivia La Paz department: Iturralde province, Tumupasa and Ixiamas cantons; Capaina, Napashe, San Buenaventura, Tahua; along Orton, Beni, and Madre de Dios rivers 1,150 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 7,350 (Crevels 2012) 7 (Shifting) Takana
kyl Kalapuya Takelman United States Oregon: northwest No known L1 speakers. The last speaker (Santiam dialect) died in the 1950s (Golla 2007) 10 (Extinct). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation Kalapuyan, Luckiamute, Lukamiute, Santiam, Wapatu, Yoncalla Santiam.
tsz Purepecha Tarascan Mexico Michoacán de Ocampo state: Lake Pátzcuaro area, Cuanajo southeast edge, San Francisco Pichataro west edge, and Zipiajo north edge 40,000 in Mexico (2005 census). Total users in all countries: 55,000 5 (Developing) Eastern Lake Purepecha, P’orhe, P’orhépecha, Phorhépecha, Porhé, Purépecha de la Zona Lacustre, “Tarascan” (pej.), “Tarasco” (pej.), “Tarasko” (pej.) P’urhe, P’urhépecha Cuanajo, Ihuatzio, Isla Janitzio, San Jeronimo, Puacuaro, Cienega de Zacapu. All Purépecha varieties have functional intelligibility of other Purépecha varieties; Eastern varieties have 60%–80% intelligibility of the Western. A standard variety is emerging through radio and literature.
tsz Purepecha Tarascan United States Alabama; California; Illinois; Missouri; North Carolina 15,000 in United States (2005 census) 6b* (Threatened) P’orhepecha, P’urhepecha
pua Purepecha, Western Highland Tarascan Mexico Jalisco state: Jilotlan de los Dolores municipality, small border area; Michoacán de Ocampo state: Comachuén east, Cañada de los Once Pueblos north, Nuevo Parangaricutiro south; Tarecuato west 135,000 in Mexico (2005 census). 120,000 in Michoacán, 15,000 elsewhere in Mexico (2005 census). Total users in all countries: 180,000 5* (Developing) P’orhe, P’orhépecha, Purépecha, Purépecha de la Meseta, Purépecha de las Sierras, Purépecha del Oeste de Sierra Occidental, “Tarascan” (pej.), “Tarasco” (pej.) P’urhe, P’urhépecha Cañada de los Once Pueblos, Cantera, Pamatacuaro, Angahuán, Nurío, Arantepacua, Cheran. All Purépecha varieties have functional intelligibility of other Purépecha varieties: the Western varieties have 60%–80% intelligibility of the Eastern. A standard variety is emerging through radio and literature.
chd Chontal, Highland Oaxaca Tequistlatecan Mexico Oaxaca state: San José Chiltepec, San Lucas Ixcatepec, and 15 towns west of Tehuantepec isthmus 2,200 (2000 INALI) 8a (Moribund) Chontal de Oaxaca Alto, Chontal de la Sierra de Oaxaca, Highland Chontal, Tequistlatec, Tsame Tsome Chontal de Oaxaca alto, Chontal de Oaxaca bajo.
clo Chontal, Lowland Oaxaca Tequistlatecan Mexico Oaxaca state: Tehuantepec district, San Pedro Huamelula and Santiago Astata 1,280 (2000 INALI). Chontal de Oaxaca bajo: 220; Chontal de Oaxaca de la costa: 1,060 (2000 INALI). No monolinguals 8b (Nearly extinct) Chontal de Oaxaca de la costa, Chontal de la Costa de Oaxaca, Huamelula Chontal, Huamelulteco Lajltyaygi
tit Tinigua Tiniguan Colombia Meta department: Sierra de la Macarena 1 (2013 J. P. Tobal) 8b (Nearly extinct) Tiniguas
tee Tepehua, Huehuetla Totonacan, Tepehua Mexico Hidalgo state: Huehuetla; Puebla state: half of Mecapalapa town; Veracruz state: northwest 3,000 (1982 SIL) 6a* (Vigorous) Tepehua de Hidalgo, Tepehua de Huehuetla None known. 70% intelligibility of Pisa Flores [tpp] (most similar).
tpp Tepehua, Pisaflores Totonacan, Tepehua Mexico Veracruz state: Ixhuatlán de Madero, Pisaflores, 1 other town 4,000 (1990 census) 6a* (Vigorous) None known. 59% intelligibility of Huehuetla [tee] (repmost similar), 40% or less of Tlachichilco [tpt].
tpt Tepehua, Tlachichilco Totonacan, Tepehua Mexico Veracruz state: Tlachichilco, west of La Jabonera 3,000 (1990 SIL) 6b* (Threatened) None known. 37% intelligibility of Pisa Flores [tpp] (most similar).
toc Totonac, Coyutla Totonacan, Totonac Mexico Puebla state: foot of mountains north of Sierra Totonaca and Olintla river; Veracruz state: border areas noth and south 48,100 (2000). All Totonac languages: 202,000 (2000 INALI) 5* (Developing) Totonaco, Totonaco de Coyutla Tutunakú Cerro Grande Totonac. Reportedly most similar to Highland Totonac [tos] with many similarities to Papantla [top].
tlp Totonac, Filomena Mata-Coahuitlán Totonacan, Totonac Mexico Veracruz state: Acatlán municipality, highlands; possibly in Puebla state 15,100 (2000 INALI) 6a* (Vigorous) Santo Domingo Totonac, Totonaco central del norte, Totonaco de Filomena Mata-Coahuitlán None known. 93% intelligibility of Nonacatlán. Linguistically between Highland Totonac [tos] and Northern Totonac [too].
top Totonac, Papantla Totonacan, Totonac Mexico Veracruz state: Gulf of Mexico, Cazonas river mouth, along coast to La Guadalupe; inland south past Paso del Correro; inland north past Tihuatlan; Puebla state: border area west of Pozo Rico 80,000 (1982 SIL). All Totonac languages: 202,000 (2000 INALI) 5* (Developing) Lowland Totonaca, Totonaco, Totonaco de Papantla Tutunakú None known. 40% intelligibility of Highland Totonac [tos] (most similar).
tcw Totonac, Tecpatlán Totonacan, Totonac Mexico Puebla state: Tecpatlán village, 2 communities northwest on Necaxa river tributary 540 (2000 census). 110 monolinguals 6b (Threatened) Totonaca None known. Most similar to Upper Necaxa Totonac [tku]. The 600-member community of Tecpatlán has 540 who identify themselves as local-language speakers. High levels of bilingualism in Nahuatl. Many may be primarily Nahuatl speakers. Northern Totonac [too] materials are reportedly difficult to understand.
tku Totonac, Upper Necaxa Totonacan, Totonac Mexico Puebla state: Cacahuatlán, Chicontla, Patla, and San Pedro Tlalontongo in Necaxa river valley 3,270 (2000 INALI). 680 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 5,800 6b (Threatened) Totonaco del río Necaxa Totonaca None known. Reportedly most similar to Tecpatlan Totonac [tcw]. Northern Totonac [too] materials are difficult to understand.
too Totonac, Xicotepec de Juárez Totonacan, Totonac Mexico Puebla state: Xicotepec de Juárez; Veracruz state. 30 towns 3,000 (2000 SIL). 500 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 13,700 7 (Shifting) Northern Totonac, Totonaco de Villa Juárez, Xicotepec Totonac Zihuateutla Totonac. 87% intelligibility of Ozumatlán [tqt] (most similar).
tos Totonac, Highland Totonacan, Totonac Mexico Veracruz state: Acatlán municipality, southwest of Pozo Rico; Puebla state: Francisco Z. Mena municipaliy 120,000 (1982 SIL). All Totonac languages: 202,000 (2000 INALI) 5* (Developing) Sierra Totonac, Totonaco, Totonaco de la Sierra Tutunakú
tlc Totonac, Yecuatla Totonacan, Totonac Mexico Veracruz state: San Rafael area on lower Naulta river; possibly in Misantla and Yecuatla south 500 (1994 SIL) 8a (Moribund) Misantla Totonac
tqt Totonaco del cerro Xinolatépetl Totonacan, Totonac Mexico Puebla state: Ozomatlán, Tepetzintla de Galeana, and Cuahueyatla 1,610 (2000 census), decreasing 6b (Threatened) Ozumatlán Totonac, Totonaco Norte de Huauchinango, Totonaco de Ozomatlán, Western Totonac, Xinolatépetl Totonac Xinulajgsípij Totonaco 79% intelligibility of Highland Totonac [tos], 75% of Northern Totonac (Xicotepec de Juarez) [too], 67% of Zihuateutla dialect of Xicotepec de Juarez Totonac [too], 43% of Papantla [top].
tsi Tsimshian Tsimshian Canada British Columbia province: north coast, on coast at Klemtu 160 in Canada, all users. L1 users: 110 in Canada (FPCC 2014). 1 speaker of Southern Tsimshian; the rest speak Coast Tsimshian (Golla 2007). L2 users: 50 (2000). Ethnic population: 6,880 (FPCC 2014). Total users in all countries: 200 (as L1: 150; as L2: 50) 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Gitga’at, Gitxaala, Kitasoo, Kitselas, Kitsumkalum, Lax Kw’alaams, Metlakatla Chimmezyan, Maritime Tsimshianic, Tsimpshean, Zimshian Sm’algyax Southern Tsimshian (Old Klemtu, Sguxs, Sgüüx̣s, Skiixs), Coast Tsimshian (Sm’algyax).
tsi Tsimshian Tsimshian United States Alaska: Annette island, New Metlakatla, on panhandle tip; Ketchikan 40 in United States (2015 census). Ethnic population: 1,300 (Golla 2007) 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (2014, Official Languages of Alaska Law as amended, Alaska Statute 44.12.310). Language of registered tribe: Metlakatla Indian Community; Annette Island Reserve Chimmezyan, Sm’algyax, Tsimshean, Zimshian
git Gitxsan Tsimshian, Nass-Gitksan Canada West central British Columbia, Gitxsan, middle Skeena river 350 (FPCC 2014). 490 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 7,600 (FPCC 2014) 6b (Threatened). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Gitanmaax, Gitanyow, Gitsegukla, Gitwangak, Glen Vowell, Kispiox, Lax Kw’alaams, Takla Lake Giklsan, Gitksan, Gitxsen, Gityskyan, Hazelton, Nass-Gitksan Gitsenimx Gitxsan (Eastern Gitxsan), Gitsken (Western Gitsken). High comprehension of Nisga’a [ncg].
ncg Nisga’a Tsimshian, Nass-Gitksan Canada British Columbia province: Aiyansh (Ay’ans), Canyon City (Gitwinksihlkw), Greenville (Laxtalts’ap or Gitxat’in), Kincolith (Gingolx) villages on lower Nass river valley 2,360, all users. L1 users: 860 (FPCC 2014). 1,380 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). L2 users: 1,500. Ethnic population: 5,430 (FPCC 2014) 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Nisga’a Village of Gingolx, Nisga’a Village of Gitwinksihlkw, Nisga’a Village of Laxgalt’sap, Nisga’a Village of New Aiyansh Nass, Nisgha, Nishga, Nishka, Nisk’a, Nisqa’a Nisga’a Variation within Nisga’a not great enough to be considered dialects. High degree of inherent intelligibility between Nisga’a and Gitxsan [git].
mmv Miriti Tucanoan Brazil Amazonas state: Pari-Cachoeira, Taracua No known L1 speakers. Survived into the 1980s. Ethnic population: 75 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Baniva de rio Içana, Baníwa do Içana, Buia-Tapuya, Búia-tapúya, Dyuremáwa, Dzúreme, Dzúremene, Miriti Tapuyo, Miriti-Tapuia, Mirity-Tapuya, Neenoá, Neenöa, Yiboia-tapuya, Yibóya-tapúya
cub Cubeo Tucanoan, Central Tucanoan Colombia Vaupés department: Cuduyari, Querarí, and Vaupés rivers and tributaries; possibly also in Guainía department 6,100 in Colombia (Civallero 2008), increasing. 610 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 6,650 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 6,260 3 (Wider communication). Cubeo is lingua franca for northwest Vaupés area and Tucano [tuo] is the lingua franca for the southeast section Cuveo, Hehenawa, Hipnwa, Kobeua, Kobewa, Kubeo, Kubwa, Pamiwa Pamié
cub Cubeo Tucanoan, Central Tucanoan Brazil Amazonas state: near São Gabriel 150 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 380 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) Cobewa, Cubeu, Cuveo, Hehenawa, Kobeua, Kobewa, Kobéwa, Kubeo, Kubewa, Kubwa, Pamiwa, Pamié
pir Piratapuyo Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan Brazil Amazonas state: Terra Indígena Médio Rio Negro I, Terra Indígena Médio Rio Negro II, Terra Indígena Rio Negro, Terra Indígena Rio Téa 700 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,430 (2005 FOIRN). Total users in all countries: 1,330 6b* (Threatened) Pira-Tapuia, Pira-Tapuya, Piratapuia, Piratapuya, Uaiana, Uaicana, Uaikena, Uainana, Waikhara, Waikino, Waina, Wanana-Pirá, Waíkana None known. Reportedly similar to Guanano [gvc] but ethnically distinct. The two groups do not intermarry. 75% intelligibility of Guanano (1992 N. Waltz).
arj Arapaso Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan Brazil Amazonas state: São Gabriel, Iauarete No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died by the 1960s; ethnic Arapaso had shifted to Tucano (Loukotka 1968). Ethnic population: 570 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Arapaço, Araspaso, Koneá Reportedly a dialect of Tucano [tuo].
gvc Guanano Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan Brazil Amazonas state: Terra Indígena Alto Rio Negro; on Colombia border 650 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 740 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 950 6b* (Threatened) Anana, Kotiria, Kótedia, Kótirya, Uanana, Uanano, Wanana-Pirá, Wanano, Wanâna None known. Reportedly similar to Piratapuyo [pir], but the two groups do not intermarry.
gvc Guanano Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan Colombia Vaupés department: Vaupés river south banks toward Mitu town 300 in Colombia (Arango Ochoa and Sánchez Gutierrez 1998). Ethnic population: 1,400 (Crevels 2012) 6b (Threatened) Anana, Kotiria, Kótedia, Uanano, Wanana, Wanano
myy Macuna Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan Brazil Amazonas state: Rio Chié 32 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 32 (Crevels 2012) 8b (Nearly extinct) Baigana, Buhagana, Jepa-Matsi, Makuna, Paneroa, Wuhána, Yeba-Masã, Yebamasã, Yehpá Majsá, Yepá Maxsã, Yepá-Mahsá
myy Macuna Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan Colombia Vaupés department: Apaporis tributaries, Mirití-Paraná, and lower Pira-Parana 1,000 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 1,010 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 1,032 6a (Vigorous) Buhagana, Emoa, Ide, Jepa-Matsi, Makuna, Makuna-Erulia, Paneroa, Roea, Suroa, Tabotiro Jejea, Umua, Wuhána, Yeba, Yepá-Mahsá
pir Piratapuyo Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan Colombia Vaupés department: Yavarate municipality, Papurí and lower Vaupés rivers; most near Roman Catholic mission at Teresita 630 in Colombia (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 630 (Crevels 2012) 6a (Vigorous) Uaikena, Urubu-Tapuya, Waikino
bsn Barasana-Eduria Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Bará-Tuyuka Colombia Amazonas department: Apaporis river south bank; Vaupés department: Cachivera Pina, Mitú, Sõnanã, Pacoa, Piedra Ñi, San Miguel; Pira-Paraná river and tributaries 1,890 (1993 census). Ethnic population: 1,890 (Crevels 2012) 5* (Developing) Banera yae, Barasano, Barasano del Sur, Came-Masa, Come masa, Comea, Comematsa, Hadera, Hanera, Hanera oka, Janena, Janera, Palanoa, Panenoa, Panera, Paneroa, Southern Barasano, Taibano, Taiwaeno, Taiwano, Teiuana, Yebamasa, Yepa-Mahsa, Yepa-Matso Barasana-Eduria Barasana (Comematsa, Janera, Paneroa, Southern Barasano, Yebamasa), Eduria (Edulia, Erulia, Taiwano). Reportedly similar to Macuna [myy] and Carapana [cbc] (2011 P. Jones). Lexical similarity: 98% between Eduria and Barasano; just some phonological differences.
pok Pokangá Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Bará-Tuyuka Brazil Amazonas state: Upper Tiquie, tributary of Vaupés 34 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 34 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) Bara Sona, Barasana, Barasano, Bará, Bará-Tukano, Hanera, Pakang, Panenoá, Pokangá-Tapuya, Pãnerã
tue Tuyuca Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Bará-Tuyuka Brazil Amazonas state: Vaupés region, Terra Indígena Alto Rio Negro and Terra Indígena Apaporis 800 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 830 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) Borá-Tuyuka, Dochkafuara, Doka-Poara, Dokapuara, Doxká-Poárá, Tuiuca, Tuyuka, Utapinõmakãphõná Tsola.
tue Tuyuca Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Bará-Tuyuka Colombia Vaupés department: on Inambú, Papurí, and upper Tiquié along Comeyaca headwaters 640 in Colombia (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 640 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 1,440 6b (Threatened) Borá-Tuyuka, Dochkafuara, Tejuca, Tuyuka
bao Waimaha Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Bará-Tuyuka Brazil Amazonas state: Terra Indigena Pari Cachoeira, Bittencourt and Iauareté municipalities; Terra Indigena Pari Cachoeira II, Iauareté municipality; Terra Indigena Pari Cachoeira III, Bittencourt municipality, all on upper Tiquié river 21 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 21 (Crevels 2012) 8b (Nearly extinct) Barazana, Northern Barasano, Waimajã, Waípinõmakã, “Bará” (pej.)
bao Waimaha Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Bará-Tuyuka Colombia Vaupés department: Mitú, upper Papurí, mid and upper Pira-Paraná tributaries, and Tiquié 110 in Colombia (Crevels 2012). Some monolinguals over 40. Ethnic population: 110 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 131 5 (Developing) Barasano, Barasano del Norte, Bará-Tuyuka, Northern Barasano, Waimasa, Waymasa, “Bará” (pej.) Waimaja Eastern Waimaha, Pamoa Bara.
cbc Carapana Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Carapano Colombia Vaupés department: Cano Tí (tributary of middle Vaupés river) and upper Pirá-Paraná and Papurí rivers 460 in Colombia (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 460 (2004 DNP). Total users in all countries: 523 5* (Developing) Carapana-Tapuya, Karapano, Karapaná, Karapanã, Mextã, Mi tea, Mochda, Moxdoa, Muxtea Carapana None known. Reportedly similar to Tatuyo [tav] (Crevels 2007) and to Barasan-Eduria [bsn] (2004 DNP).
cbc Karapanã Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Carapano Brazil Amazonas state: Pari-Cachoeira and São Gabriel 63 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 63 (Crevels 2012) 6b* (Threatened) Carapana, Carapanã, Mextã, Muteamasa, Ukopinõpõna
tav Tatuyo Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Carapano Colombia Vaupés department: Pira-Paraná headwaters and upper Papurí 330 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 330 (Crevels 2012) 6a* (Vigorous) Juna, Oa, Pamoa, Sina, Sura, Tatutapuyo, Wa’ikhana, jʉna ye Tatuyo ye
des Desano Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Desano-Siriano Brazil Amazonas state: Terra Indígena Alto Rio Negro, sixty communities on Tiquié river and tributaries; border with Colombia 700 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,200 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 3,160 6b* (Threatened) Boleka, Desana-Siriana, Dessano, Desâna, Kusibi, Oregu, Uina, Umúkomasá, Wina, Wirã None known. Lexical similarity: 90% with Siriano [sri].
des Desano Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Desano-Siriano Colombia Vaupes department: Vaupés river tributaries, Abiyu and Papurí rivers; Papurí tributaries Pacá, Macú Parana and others; Villa Fátima village and Acaricuara, Montfort, Piracuara, and Teresita missions 2,460 in Colombia (2001 census). Ethnic population: 2,460 (Crevels 2012) 6b (Threatened) Boleka, Dessana, Desána, Kotedia, Kusibi, Oregu, Wina, Wira
sri Siriano Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Desano-Siriano Brazil Amazonas state: São Gabriel 17 in Brazil (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 52 (2009 FUNASA) 8a (Moribund) Sarirá, Siria-Masã, Siriana, Siriane, Surianá, Surirá, Suryana
sri Siriano Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Desano-Siriano Colombia Vaupés department: 3 separate areas near Vaupes river, south and west of Mitu town 200 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 750 (2001 Guía Etnográfica de Colombia). Total users in all countries: 217 6b (Threatened) Chiranga, Cirnga, Desana-Siriana, Si-Ra, Sura Masa None known. Lexical similarity: 90% with Desano [des], but the 2 languages diverge in their use of grammatical suffixes (Crevels 2007).
tuo Tucano Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Tucano Colombia Vaupés department: upper Papurí river and tributaries 7,020 in Colombia (Crevels 2012). 25 Pisamira and 7,000 Tucano (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 7,060 (Crevels 2012). 61 Pisamira and 7,000 Tucano (Crevels 2012) 6a (Vigorous). Tucano is the lingua franca for southeast Vaupés section and Cubeo [cub] is the lingua franca for the northwest area Betaya, Betoya, Dachsea, Dasea, Daxsea, Tukana, Tukano Pisamira (Pápiwa).
tuo Tucano Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Tucano Brazil Amazonas state. Wasona users primarily in Yacayacá village 4,600 in Brazil (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 6,240 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 11,620 5* (Developing) Dahseyé, Dasea, Daxsea, Takuna, Tukano, Tukána, Ye’pãmasa Dasea ye Yohoraa (Curaua), Wasona (Uasona), Pisamira, Papiwa, Papihua, Pisatapuyo, Pisa-tapuyo.
yui Wajiara Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Tucano Brazil Amazonas state: Iauarete No known L1 speakers in Brazil. Last known speakers likely survived into the 2000s (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Jurití, Juruti, Juruti-Tapuia, Luruty-Tapuya, Wajiaraye, Yuriti-Tapuia, Yurutí
yui Wajiara Tucanoan, Eastern Tucanoan, Tucano Colombia Vaupés department: Upper Paca river (Papurí river tributary); Caño Yi and Caño Tuy rivers (Vaupes river tributaries) 1,100 in Colombia (2011 SIL), increasing. Few monolinguals 5* (Developing) Juriti, Juriti-Tapuia, Juruti, Luruty-Tapuya, Patsoka, Totsoca, Wadzana, Waijiara masa-wadyana, Waikana, Waimasá, Wayhara, Yuriti, Yuruti, Yuruti-Tapuya, Yurutiye Wajiaraye
teb Tetete Tucanoan, Western Tucanoan Ecuador Sucumbíos province: near Colombia border, eastern Cofán jungle area No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the 1970s 10 (Extinct) None known. Reportedly similar to Secoya [sey] but intelligible only with difficulty.
coe Koreguaje Tucanoan, Western Tucanoan Colombia Caqueta department: Caquetá and Orteguaza rivers and tributaries; Putumayo department: Puerto Guzman municipality 2,100 (Civallero 2008). Speakers of Koreguaje represent a fusion of various ethnic groups. Also spoken by Inga, Witoto, Carijona, and Tama (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 2,210 (Crevels 2012) 6a (Vigorous) Caquetá, Chaocha Pai, Coreguaja, Coreguaje, Correguaje, Ko’reuaju, Korewahe
ore Maijuna Tucanoan, Western Tucanoan Peru Loreto region: Algodón, Putumayo, Sucusari, and Yanayacu rivers 190 (2007 census). Ethnic population: 300 (Crevels 2012) 7 (Shifting) Coto, Koto, Mai Ja, Maihuna, Maijɨki, Payagua, Tutapi, “Orechon” (pej.), “Oregon” (pej.), “Orejón” (pej.) Maijuna Nebaji.
ten Tama Tucanoan, Western Tucanoan Colombia Caquetá department: Vicente, Orteguaza river No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1960s (Loukotka 1968) 10 (Extinct) Jabaal Possibly a dialect of Koreguaje [coe].
tnc Tanimuca-Retuarã Tucanoan, Western Tucanoan Colombia Amazonas and Vaupés departments: Guacayá and Oiyaka rivers (tributaries of the Mirití-Paraná), Apaporis, Mirití-Paraná, and Popeyaca rivers near mouth of Pira river below Popeyaca 1,800 (Crevels 2007). Retuarã more monolingual than Tanimuca. Ethnic population: 1,950 (Crevels 2012) 6b* (Threatened) Letuama, Letuhama, Ohañara, Opaina, Retuama, Retuarã, Tanimboka, Tanimuca-Letuama, Uairã, Ufaina Tanimuca, Retuarã. Tanimuca and Retuarã are 2 ethnic groups living near each other who speak the same language.
ynu Yahuna Tucanoan, Western Tucanoan Colombia Amazonas department: Apaporis and Mirití rivers No known L1 speakers. Survived into the early 1900s. Ethnic population: 100 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Jaúna, Yayuna, Yaúna Opaina (Tanimuca), Datuana.
mcl Macaguaje Tucanoan, Western Tucanoan, Macaguaje Colombia Putumayo department: Caquetá river tributaries No known L1 speakers. The last speaker either died or shifted to Siona [snn] or Koreguaje [coe] by the 1970s. Ethnic population: 50 (Crevels 2007) 9 (Dormant) Kakawahe, Makaguaje, Piojé, Secoya
snn Siona Tucanoan, Western Tucanoan, Macaguaje Colombia Putumayo department: El Tablero and Resguardo Buenavista, between Poñuna Blanca and Poñuna Negra on Putumayo river and tributaries 200 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 730 (2001 Guía Etnográfica de Colombia). Total users in all countries: 460 7 (Shifting) Ceona, Ganteya, Ganteyabain, Kanú, Koka, Piohé, Pioje, Pioje-Sioni, Siona-Secoya, Sioni, Zeona None known. Ethnically different from the Secoya [sey], but they use the same language, Paicoca (2011 W. Largo). Lexical similarity: 95% with Secoya [sey] (2007 W. Largo).
sey Secoya Tucanoan, Western Tucanoan, Macaguaje Ecuador Sucumbíos province: Cuyabeno canton; Aguarico, Cuyabeno, and Eno rivers, near Colombian border 85 in Ecuador (Crevels 2012). A few elderly monolinguals (2007 M. Johnson). Ethnic population: 490 (2012 UNSD). Total users in all countries: 1,005 7 (Shifting) Siona-Secoya Paikoka Angotero (Angutera).
sey Secoya Tucanoan, Western Tucanoan, Macaguaje Peru Loreto region: Boca de Angusilla and Santa Marta, a small river off Napo river near Ecuador border 920 in Peru (2007 census). Ethnic population: 920 (2007 census) 6a (Vigorous) Aido Pai, Angotero, Angutera, Encabellao Angotero (Angutera), Piojé.
snn Siona Tucanoan, Western Tucanoan, Macaguaje Ecuador Sucumbíos province: Biaña, Puerto Bolívar and Orawaya communities; Putamayo river south bank 260 in Ecuador (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 610 (2010 census) 8a (Moribund) Baicoca, Kokakañú, Pai Coca
mav Sateré-Mawé Tupian Brazil Pará and Amazonas states: Andirá, and Maués rivers, between lower Tapajós and lower Madeira rivers. More than 14 villages 6,220 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 9,160 (2008 FUNASA) 5 (Developing) Andira, Arapium, Mabue, Maragua, Maué, Mawé, Sataré, Sataré-Maué, Sateré Satere Mawe None known. Recent data show that Aweti [awe] and Sateré-Mawé probably form a separate sub-branch within the Tupian linguistic family (Crevels 2007).
awe Awetí Tupian Brazil Mato Grosso state: Xingú park, Rio Culiseu, Aweti, and Sauva villages; upper Xingú river 170 (2011 S. Drude) 6b (Threatened) Arauine, Arauite, Auetí, Auetó, Auití, Autl, Awetö
kay Kamayurá Tupian Brazil Mato Grosso state: Xingú park 400 (2011 S. Drude). Ethnic population: 520 (2009 FUNASA) 6a* (Vigorous) Camaiura, Kamaiurá, Kamayirá
pur Puruborá Tupian Brazil Rondônia state: headwaters of the Rio São Miguel, tributary of Guaporé right bank 2 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 50 (Moore 2006) 8b (Nearly extinct) Aurã, Burubora, Cujubi, Kuyubi, Miguelenho, Migueleno, Pumbora, Puroborá, Puruba
pto Zo’é Tupian Brazil Pará state: Obidos municipality on Cuminapanema river 180 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 180 (Crevels 2012) 6a (Vigorous) Buré, Jo’é, Poturu, Poturujara, Puturú, Tupí of Cuminapanema
ait Arikem Tupian, Arikem Brazil Rondônia state No known L1 speakers. Survived into the 1930s 10 (Extinct) Ahopovo, Ahôpovo, Ariken, Arikém, Ariqueme, Ariquemes, Ariquême, Uitáte
ktn Karitiâna Tupian, Arikem Brazil Rondônia state: Candeias river, a tributary of upper Madeira river 210 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 320 (2005 ISA) 5* (Developing) Caritiana
xiy Xipaya Tupian, Juruna Brazil Pará state: lower Xingú river 1 (2011 SIL). Ethnic population: 600 (2002 ISA). The ethnic population probably includes Kuruaya [kyr] as they are sometimes considered a single ethnic group. There were 8 elders of Kuruaya and Xipaya descendance in Altamira reported to speak the native language in 2007 (Crevels 2007) 8b (Nearly extinct) Shipaja, Shipaya, Xipaia
jur Jurúna Tupian, Juruna Brazil Mato Grosso state: Xingu park, 2 villages; Maritsauu-Mitau river mouth; possibly also Pará state 280 (Moore 2006). 1 speaker left in the Terra Indígena Paquiçamba in 1989 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 360 (2006 FUNASA). 35 ethnic group members in the Tierra Indígena Paquiçamba (Crevels 2007) 6a* (Vigorous) Iuruna, Jaruna, Jurûna, Yudjá, Yudya, Yurúna
msp Maritsauá Tupian, Juruna Brazil Mato Grosso state No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in the first half of the twentieth century (Rodrigues 1986) 10 (Extinct) Manitsauá, Manitsawa, Manitsawá, Mantizula Arupai (Arupati, Urupaya).
mnd Mondé Tupian, Mondé Brazil Rondônia state: Apidia river, tributary of Igarape Tanaru, near Pimenta Bueno No known L1 speakers (Golla 2007). Survived into late 20th century. 2 semi-speakers left (Golla 2007) 9 (Dormant) Salamaikã, Salamãi, Sanamaica, Sanamaiká, Sanamaykã None known. Related to Arua [arx] and Gavião do Jiparaná [gvo].
sru Suruí Tupian, Mondé Brazil Rondônia and Mato Grosso states: border area, 10 villages and scattered 1,010 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,010 (Crevels 2012) 6a (Vigorous) Suruí de Rondônia, Suruí do Jiparaná, Suruí-Paiter Paiter
arx Aruá Tupian, Mondé, Aruá Brazil Rondônia state: Rio Branco post; Branco and Guaporé rivers 12 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 36 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) Arouá, Arouén Aruashí (Aruachi).
cin Cinta Larga Tupian, Mondé, Aruá Brazil Mato Grosso state: Terra Indigena Aripuanã; Rondônia state: Terra Indigena Roosevelt, Parque Indigena Aripuanã 650 (Crevels 2012). Nearly all are monolingual. Ethnic population: 650 (Crevels 2012) 6a* (Vigorous)
gvo Gavião do Jiparaná Tupian, Mondé, Aruá Brazil Rondônia state: Terra Indigena Igarape Lourdes 1,120 (Crevels 2012). 520 Gavião and 600 Zoró speakers (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,120 (Crevels 2012) 5* (Developing) Digüt, Gavião do Rondônia, Ikolen, Ikõleey, Ikõlej, Ikõro Gavião, Zoró (Cabeça Seca, Pageyn, Panginey). Partially intelligible with Suruí [sru].
kyr Kuruáya Tupian, Mundurukú Brazil Pará state: Altamira municipality; Terra Indígena Curuá, Cajueiro village, Curuá river right bank; Terra Indígena Xipaia, Altamira town No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speakers died in 2010 (Picanço 2010). Ethnic population: 130 (2006 FUNASA). 115 (2002) in Cajueiro village (Crevels 2007) 9 (Dormant) Caravare, Curuaia, Kuruaia
myu Mundurukú Tupian, Mundurukú Brazil Amazonas, Mato Grosso, and Pará states; middle Madeira, and middle and upper Tapajós rivers; 22 villages 8,000 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 10,100 (2002 FUNASA) 6a* (Vigorous) Caras-Pretas, Monjoroku, Mundurucu, Paiquize, Pari, Weidyenye
arr Karo Tupian, Ramarama Brazil Mato Grosso and Rondônia states: south Terra Indígena Igarapé de Lourdes; Iterap and Paygap villages 200 (Crevels 2012). Spoken by almost everyone in the two villages (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 210 (2006 Associação de Defensa Etnoambiental) 6a (Vigorous) Arara Tupi, Arara-Karo, Arára, Arára de Rondonia, Arára do Jiparaná, Itogapuc, Itogapúk, Ntogapid, Ntogapig, Ramarama, Uruku, Urukú, Urumi, Ytangá Arara, Uruku.
uru Urumi Tupian, Ramarama Brazil Rondônia state No known L1 speakers. Became extinct in latter half of 20th century 10 (Extinct) Itanga, Ramarama, Ramarama-Urumí, Urumí
aqz Akuntsu Tupian, Tuparí Brazil Rondônia State, Columbiara municipality 5 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 5 (Crevels 2012) 8b (Nearly extinct) Akunsu, Akunt’su, Akuntsun, Akuntsú None known. Reportedly similar to Tupari [tpr].
kpn Kepkiriwát Tupian, Tuparí Brazil Rondônia state No known L1 speakers. Probably survived into 1950s 10 (Extinct) Kepkiriwat, Kepkiriwate, Quepi-quiri-uate, Quepiquiriquat, Quepiquiriuate
mpu Makuráp Tupian, Tuparí Brazil Rondônia state: Branco, Guaporé, Mequéns and Pororoca post rivers 50 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 380 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) Kurateg, Macurapi, Macuráp, Makurápi, Massaka
skf Sakirabiá Tupian, Tuparí Brazil Rondônia state: Cerejeira and Colorado do Oeste municipalities, Mequens river 22 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 84 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) Mekens, Mekém, Sakirabiák, Sakirabiáp, Sakirabiát, Sakirap, Sakiriabar, Sakurabiat
tpr Tuparí Tupian, Tuparí Brazil Rondônia state: Pororoca Post, Branco river, tributary of the Guaporé 150 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 430 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund)
wyr Wayoró Tupian, Tuparí Brazil Rondônia state: Pororoca post, Guapore river 8 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 94 (Crevels 2012) 8b (Nearly extinct) Ajurú, Ayurú, Uaiora, Wajaru, Wayurú
awt Araweté Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní Brazil Pará state: near Altamira; near Xingu river 340 (Crevels 2012). Nearly all are monolingual (1986). Ethnic population: 340 (Crevels 2012) 6a (Vigorous) Araueté, Arawine, Bïde None known. Reportedly similar to Asuriní do Tocantins [asu], Parakanã [pak], and Tapirapé [taf].
guq Aché Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní Paraguay Alto Paraná department: Narranja and Iruno districts; Caaguazú, Guairá, and Paraguarí departments: Colonel Oviedo to Colonel Villaricca, Lake Del Rio Yguazu area; dialects: Chupa Pou, Kontuwy, Kontuwywe, Arroyo Bandera, Cerro Moroti, Puerto Barra, Ypetimi 910 (Crevels 2012). 50 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,240 (Crevels 2012) 5 (Developing). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) Ache-Guayaki, Aché-Guayaki, Axé, “Guaiaqui” (pej.), “Guayakí” (pej.), “Guoyagui” (pej.) Aché Ache gatu, Ache wa, Ñacunday River Ache (“Ache irollä” (pej.)), Ache purä. 3 dialects remaining, Ache purä is dormant. High intelligibility between Ache gatu and Ache wa, only Ñancunday River Ache’s intelligibility is low for the other two dialects.
xet Xetá Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní Brazil Paraná state: among Kaingang [kgp] No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the 1990s (1986 SIL). Ethnic population: 86 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Aré, Cheta, Curutón, Hetá, Seta, Sheta
gug Guaraní, Paraguayan Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní Paraguay Widespread 5,850,000 in Paraguay (2015), decreasing. 2,500,000 monolinguals (2002 census). Total users in all countries: 6,050,000 1 (National). Statutory national language (2010, No. 4251, Language Law, Article 3) Guaraní Avañe’ẽ Jopará (Yopará). One Chiripá speaker [nhd] indicated it was bilingualism rather than linguistic closeness that made Paraguayan Guaraní intelligible to him. Jopará is the colloquial form mixed with Spanish [spa] loanwords, used by 90% of the population in Asunción area. Lexical similarity: 80% with Chiriguano [gui], 75% with Mbyá [gun]. A member of macrolanguage Guarani [grn].
kgk Kaiwá Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní Brazil Mato Grosso do Sul state: Apa, Dourados, and Ivinhema rivers north to Mbarakaju mountains and Jejui river tributaries south 18,000 (2003 ISA). Ethnic population: 20,000 (Crevels 2012) 6b* (Threatened) Caingua, Caiua, Caiwa, Cayua, Kaingwá, Kaiova, Kaiowá, Kayova, Paï-Tavyterã Teüi, Tembekuá, Kaiwá. Some comprehension of Paraguayan Guaraní [gug]. Lexical similarity: 70% with Pai Tavytera [pta] of Paraguay.
tpj Ñandeva Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní Paraguay Alto Paraguay department: northwest; Boquerón department: Toledo area; Presidente Hayes department: Barrio Obrero, Colonia 5, Laguna Negra-Belén, Laguna Negra-Canaán, Laguna Negra-Damasco, Laguna Negra-Emaús, Laguna Negra-Jerusalén, Laguna Negra-Ko Pyahu, Laguna Negra-Timoteo, Mariscal Estigarribia, Ñu Guasu, Pykasu, Santa Teresita-San Lázaro, Santa Teresita-Santa Elena, Santa Teresita-Virgen del Carmen, and Siracua 1,550 in Paraguay (Crevels 2012), decreasing. Ethnic population: 2,020 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 1,759 6b* (Threatened). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) Guarayú, Guasurango, Guasurangue, Nandeva, Tapiete, Tirumbae, Yanaigua, Ñanagua None known. Linguistically between Eastern Bolivian Guarani [gui] and Paraguayan Guaraní [gug].
pta Pai Tavytera Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní Paraguay Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepción, and San Pedro departments 6,360 (Crevels 2012), decreasing. Ethnic population: 13,400 (Crevels 2012) 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) Avá, Kaiova, Kaiowa, Pai, Tavytera Pai Tavyterã None known. Lexical similarity: 70% with Kaiwá [kgk] of Brazil.
nhd Chiripá Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní Brazil Mato Grosso do Sul, Paraná, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and São Paulo states; scattered 4,900 in Brazil (1995 AMTB). Ethnic population: 8,000 (2003 ISA) 8a (Moribund) Apytare, Ava Guaraní, Guaraní, Nandeva, Nhandeva, Tsiripá, Txiripá, Ñandeva Apapocuva.
nhd Guaraní, Ava Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní Argentina Misiones province; possibly also in Buenos Aires, Corrientes, Entre Rios, Jujuy, Salta, and Santa Fe provinces 5,140 in Argentina (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 21,800 8a (Moribund) Apytare, Chiripá, Nhandeva, Tsiripá, Txiripá, Ñandeva Apapocuva.
nhd Guaraní, Ava Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní Paraguay Alto Paraná, Caaguazú, Caazapá, Canindeyú, and San Pedro departments 6,310 in Paraguay (Crevels 2012), decreasing. Ethnic population: 13,900 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 16,350 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) Apytare, Ava, Ava-Chiripá, Ava-katu-ete, Chiripá, Chiripá-Guaraní, Tsiripá, Txiripá Ava Guaraní Apapocuva. Reportedly similar to Paraguayan Guaraní [gug]. A member of macrolanguage Guarani [grn].
gun Guaraní, Mbyá Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní Argentina Corrientes and Misiones provinces: south bank, Alto Parana river, Posadas area; shared border 3,910 in Argentina (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 8,220 (Crevels 2012) 6b (Threatened) Eastern Argentina Guaraní, Mbua, Mbya, Mbyá
gun Guaraní, Mbyá Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní Brazil Paraná, São Paulo, Espírito Santo, Pará, Rio Grande do Sul, and Santa Catarina states; possibly also Minas Gerais state. 35 villages 6,000 in Brazil (2008 CTI). Most children, women and elders are monolingual (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 6,000 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 19,960 5* (Developing) Bugre, Mbiá, Mbua, Mbyá Mbya Tambéopé, Baticola. Lexical similarity: 75% with Paraguayan Guaraní [gug]. A member of macrolanguage Guarani [grn].
gun Guaraní, Mbyá Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní Paraguay Widespread, east, central, and south 10,000 in Paraguay (Crevels 2012), decreasing. Ethnic population: 14,300 (2002 census) 6b (Threatened). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) Ka’yngua, Mbua, Mbya, Mbya-apytere, Mbyá
tpj Tapieté Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní Argentina Salta province: Misión Tapieté, San Martín district, Curbita, near Pilcomayo river 180 in Argentina (2004 census). Ethnic population: 520 (2001 INDEC) 8a (Moribund) Guarayo, Guasurangue, Tirumbae, Yanaigua, Ñanagua
tpj Tapieté Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní Bolivia Tarija department: Gran Chaco province, Villa Montes municipality, Samayhuate and Cutaiqui; left bank Pilcomayo river 29 in Bolivia (Crevels 2012). Most elders and women are monolingual in Tapiete (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 41 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) Guasurango, Tirumbae, Yanaigua, Ñanagua
gui Guaraní, Eastern Bolivian Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní, Bolivian Guaraní Bolivia Chuquisaca, Santa Cruz, and Tarija departments; south central Parapeti river area 52,000 in Bolivia (2014 UNSD). Ethnic population: 125,000 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 69,530 5 (Developing) Guaraní, Guaraní Pe, Western Argentine Guaraní, “Chawuncu” (pej.), “Chiriguano” (pej.) Izoceño (Izocenio), Ava. A member of macrolanguage Guarani [grn].
gui Guaraní, Western Argentine Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní, Bolivian Guaraní Argentina Jujuy and Salta provinces 15,000 in Argentina (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 21,000 (Crevels 2007) 6b* (Threatened) Eastern Bolivian Guaraní, “Chabanco” (pej.), “Chaguanco” (pej.), “Chawuncu” (pej.), “Chiriguano” (pej.) Chané, Izoceño (Isocenio, Izocenyo).
gnw Guaraní, Western Bolivian Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní, Bolivian Guaraní Bolivia Chuquisaca department: south to Pilcomayo river, east to Cuevo, north to Monte Agudo; Santa Cruz and Tarija departments 7,000 (2002 J. Russell) 6a* (Vigorous) Simba, Simba Guaraní A member of macrolanguage Guarani [grn].
gui Guarayo Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guaraní, Guaraní, Bolivian Guaraní Paraguay Boquerón department: Barrio Guaraní, Guaraní Occidental, Macharetti, Manjui, San Agustín, Santa Teresita, Santa Teresita-Guaraní Occidental, Yvopey; Concepción department; San Pedro department: Palomita 2,530 in Paraguay (2007 R. Perik), decreasing 6b* (Threatened). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) Eastern Bolivian Guaraní, Guaraní Occidental, Guasurango, “Chawuncu” (pej.), “Chiriguano” (pej.)
gyr Guarayu Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guarayú Bolivia Santa Cruz department: Ascensión de Guarayos, Urubichá, Salvatierra, San Pablo, Yaguarú y Yotaú, El Puente, Nueva Jerusalén, El Verano, Santa María, Cururú, Momené, Surucusi, San José Obrero, Cerro Chico, Cerro Grande, Cachuela, Puerto Ñuflo de Chávez 8,430 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 12,000 (Crevels 2012) 6a (Vigorous)
psm Pauserna Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guarayú Bolivia El Beni department: Guaporé river No known L1 speakers. Last speakers survived into the late 20th century. 1 semi-speaker reported in Bolivia. Ethnic population: 46 (Adelaar 2004) 9 (Dormant) Guarayu-Ta, Paucerne, Pauserna-Guarasugwé
jor Jorá Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guarayú, Sirionó Bolivia Santa Cruz department No known L1 speakers. 5 speakers in 1976 (Danielsen and Gasparini 2015) 10 (Extinct) Hora
srq Sirionó Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guarayú, Sirionó Bolivia El Beni and Santa Cruz departments: Ibiato (Eviato); Salvatierra on Río Blanco river 190 (Crevels 2012), increasing. 30 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 980 (2016 L. Evans). More than half the ethnic group is under 15 years old (Crevels 2007) 6b* (Threatened) Mbia Chee, Mbya None known. Reportedly similar to Yuqui [yuq].
yuq Yuqui Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Guarayú, Sirionó Bolivia Foothills north of Cochabamba; Chimoré river 140 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 210 (Crevels 2012) 7 (Shifting) Bia, Yuki None known. Reportedly similar to Sirionó [srq].
urz Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kawahib Brazil Rondônia state: upper Cautário, Jaciparaná, and Jamari rivers 87 (Moore 2006). Crevels (2007) groups the Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau together with Amundava [adw] for a total population of 170 (2003). Ethnic population: 87 (Moore 2006) 6a (Vigorous) Eru-Eu-Wau-Wau, Jupaú, Kagwahiva, Kawahíb, Uru-Eu-Uau-Uau, Uruewawau Mutually intelligible dialect of Amundava [adw]. Reportedly similar to Tenharim [pah].
api Apiaká Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kawahib Brazil Mato Grosso state: upper Rio Tapajos, Slo Manoel confluence; a few in Pará state No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker, Pedrinho Kamassuri, died in 2011. Ethnic population: 1,000 (Tempesta 2009) 9 (Dormant) Apiacá, Apiake
kgm Karipúna Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kawahib Brazil Amapá state: on French Guiana border No known L1 speakers 10 (Extinct) Karipuna do Amapá, Karipuna do Uaçá
urp Uru-Pa-In Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kawahib Brazil Rondônia state: Ariquemes municipality 200 (1995 SIL) 6a* (Vigorous)
jua Júma Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kawahib, Parintintin Brazil Amazonas state: Upper Jamary village; Mucuim river, Rio Açuã tributary 5 (Crevels 2012). 5 speakers belong to one family, all married to Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau [urz] (Crevels 2007) 8b (Nearly extinct) Arara, Kagwahibm, Kagwahiph, Kagwahiv, Kavahiva, Kawahip, Kawaib, Yumá Kagwahiva None known. The Júma, Amundava [adw], Kayabi [kyz], Tenharim [pah], and Karipuna [kuq] all call themselves Kagwahiva (Kagwahibm, Kagwahiv, Kawahip, Kavahiva, Kawaib, Kagwahiph). These varieties along with Uru-eu-wau-wau [urz] and Morerebi [xmo] are all reportedly linguistically similar.
adw Amundava Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kawahib, Parintintin Brazil Rondônia, Acre, near Jiparaná river 83 (2003 ISA). Crevels 2007 groups the Amundava together with the Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau [urz] for a total population of 170 (2003) 6b* (Threatened) Amondawa, Amundawa None known. The Amundava, Kayabi [kyz], Tenharim [pah], Júma [jua], and Karipuna [kuq] all call themselves Kagwahiva (Kagwahibm, Kagwahiv, Kawahip, Kavahiva, Kawaib, Kagwahiph). These varieties along with Uru-eu-wau-wau [urz] are all reportedly linguistically very similar.
kuq Karipuna Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kawahib, Parintintin Brazil Rondônia state: Jaru, Jamery, Urupa, Cabecciras, Candeias, and Jaciparana rivers’ banks 10 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 14 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) Ah’e, Caripuna, Jau-Navo, Juanauo, Kagwahiva, Karipuna de Rondônia, Karipuna do Guaporé Jacaria, Pama (Pamana). The Karipuna, Amundava [adw], Kayabi [kyz], Júma [jua], and Tenharim [pah] all call themselves, Kagwahiva (Kagwahibm, Kagwahiv, Kawahip, Kavahiva, Kawaib, Kagwahiph). These varieties along with Uru-eu-wau-wau [urz] and Morerebi [xmo] are reportedly all linguistically very similar.
pah Tenharim Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kawahib, Parintintin Brazil Amazonas and Mato Grosso states. 2 villages 360 (Crevels 2012). 1 Diahói, 10 Parintintin, and 350 Tenharim (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,070 (Crevels 2012). 90 Diahói, 280 Parintintin, and 700 Tenharim (Crevels 2012) 6b* (Threatened) Kagwahiv, Kagwahiwa, Kawaib, Tenharem, Tenharin Kagwahiva Tenharim (Tenharem, Tenharin), Parintintín, Kagwahiv (Kawaib), Karipuna Jaci Paraná, Mialát, Diahói (Diahkoi, Diarroi, Djahui, Giahoi, Jahui, Jahói, Jiahui). Tenharim, Amundava [adw], Kayabi [kyz], Júma [jua], Karipuna [kuq], Uru-eu-wau-wau [urz], and Morerebi [xmo] are all reportedly linguistically very similar.
xmo Morerebi Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kawahib, Parintintin Brazil Amazonas state: Marmelos and Rio Preto; Mato Grosso state 100 (2000) 6b* (Threatened) None known. Reportedly very similar linguistically to Amundava [adw], Tenharim [pah], and Uru-eu-wau-wau [urz]. A family group that has not lived with the Tenharim for many years, and does not want contact with outside culture.
paf Paranawát Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kawahib, Parintintin Brazil Rondônia state: Jiparaná (Machado) and Sono rivers’ tributaries No known L1 speakers. Probably extinct by the 1970s. Ethnic population: 50 (1986 SIL) 9 (Dormant) Cabahyba, Cauaiua, Cauhib, Cawahib, Jauareta-Tapiia, Kawahib, Kawaib, Majubim, Paranauat, Pawate, Pawaté, Pawaté-Wirafed, Tupi do Machado, Tupí-Kawahíb, Wiraféd
tkf Tukumanféd Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kawahib, Parintintin Brazil Rondônia state No known L1 speakers. Became extinct in late 20th century 10 (Extinct) Tekumanfed, Tukumaféd
wir Wiraféd Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kawahib, Parintintin Brazil Rondônia state No known L1 speakers. Extinct by 1980s 10 (Extinct) Bocas Pretas, Cabahyba, Cauaiua, Cauhib, Cawahib, Jauareta-Tapiia, Kawahib, Kawaib, Paranawat, Pawaté-Wirafed, Tupi do rio Machado, Uirafed, Wirafed, Wiroféd
asn Asurini of Xingú Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kayabí Brazil Pará state: Xingu River, Kwatinemu village 120 (Pereira 2009), increasing. Any monolingual speakers are above 40 years of age (Pereira 2009). Ethnic population: 120 (Pereira 2009) 6a (Vigorous) Assurinikin, Assuriní, Asurini do Xingú, Asuriní de Koatinema, Awaeté, Awaté, Kuben-Kamrektí None known. Different from Tocantins Asurini (Akwaya) [asu], and Arawete [awt].
kyz Kayabí Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Kayabí Brazil Mato Grosso state: Xingú Park, south Pará; Teles Pires river and Tatui 1,000 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 1,620 (2006 FUNASA) 5* (Developing) Caiabí, Kaiabí, Kajabí, Maquiri, Parua
avv Avá-Canoeiro Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tenetehara Brazil Goiás state: Terra Indigena Ava-Canoeiro; Tocantins state: Bananal island, upper Tocantins river valley 14 (Moore 2006). 14 monolinguals. All speakers are monolingual. Ethnic population: 46 (2009 ISA) 8b (Nearly extinct) Abá, Avá, Awana, Canoa, Canoe, Canoeiro, Canoeiros, Cara Preta, Carijó, Indios Negros The groups in Tocantins and Goias speak different dialects, and have lived apart for over 100 years.
taf Tapirapé Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tenetehara Brazil Tocantins and Mato Grosso states: mouth of Tapirapé and Araguaia rivers 560 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 560 (Crevels 2012) 6a* (Vigorous) Tapi’irape
mdz Suruí do Pará Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tenetehara, Akwawa Brazil Pará state: São João municipality, Araguaia 260 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 260 (2006 FUNASA) 6a* (Vigorous) Aikewara, Akewara, Akewere, Sororos, Suruí, Suruí do Tocantins, “Mudjetíre” (pej.), “Mudjetíre-Suruí” (pej.), “Mudjétira” (pej.) None known. Different from Suruí do Jiparaná [sru]. Member of Akwáwa subgroup. Closely related to Asuriní do Tocantins [asu] and Parakanã [pak].
asu Asurini, Tocantins Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tenetehara, Akwawa Brazil Pará state: Trocará near Tucurui; Tocantins river 380 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 380 (Crevels 2012) 7 (Shifting) Akwawa, Akwawa-Asuriní, Akwaya, Assuriní, Asuriní do Tocantins, Asuriní do Trocará, “Akuáwa” (pej.) Asuriní
pak Parakanã Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tenetehara, Akwawa Brazil Pará state: lower Xingú river, near São Felix and Altamira towns 900 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 900 (2004 ISA) 5* (Developing) Apiterewa, Awaeté, Parakanân, Parocana None known. Part of Akwáwa subgroup.
gub Guajajára Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tenetehara, Tenetehara Brazil Maranhão state: Pindaré, Grajaú, Mearim, and Zutiua rivers. 81 villages 14,000 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 19,500 (2006 FUNASA) 4 (Educational) Guazazzara, Tenetehar, Tenetehára Zeʼegete Pindare, Zutiua, Mearim.
tqb Tembé Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tenetehara, Tenetehara Brazil Pará state: Terra Indígena Alto Turiaçu, banks of Gurupi river 60 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,430 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) Tenetehara, Timbé, Turiwara None known. Intelligible with Guajajára [gub].
cod Cocama-Cocamilla Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tupí, Cocama Brazil Amazonas state: Rio Solimões region, Terra Indígena Acapuri de Cima, Terra Indígena Espírito Santo, Terra Indígena Evaré I, Terra Indígena Kokama Ethnic population: 620 (Moore 2006) 8b (Nearly extinct) Cocama, Kocama, Kokama Cocama, Cocamilla (Kokamilla, Pambadeque), Xibitaona.
cod Cocama-Cocamilla Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tupí, Cocama Colombia Amazonas department: Ronda Island in Amazon River opposite Leticia city, and in Naranjales, Palmeras, and San José villages No known L1 speakers in Colombia. Last known speakers in Colombia survived into the 1990s. Possibly only a few semi-speakers (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 790 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Cocama, Inikana, Kokama
cod Kukama-Kukamiria Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tupí, Cocama Peru Loreto region: Huallaga, lower Marañon, and northeast lower Ucayali rivers’ area 250 in Peru (Crevels 2007). Few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 11,300 (2007 census) 8a (Moribund) Cocama, Cocama-Cocamilla, Huallaga, Kokama, Kokama-Kokamilya, Kukama, Pampadeque, Pandequebo, Ucayali, Xibitaoan Cocamilla, Cocama. Reportedly most similar to Omagua [omg].
omg Omagua Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tupí, Cocama Brazil Amazonas state: Alvaráes municipality, Terra Indígena Igarapé Grande; Maraã municipality, Terra Indígena Jaquiri; Tefé municipality, Santa Cruz on right bank of Solimões river, and Terra Indígena Kokama No known L1 speakers in Brazil. Ethnic population: 350 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Agua, Anapia, Ariana, Cambeba, Cambela, Campeba, Campeua, Canga-Peba, Carari, Compeva, Janbeba, Kambeba, Kambewa, Kambéba, Macanipa, Omagua-Yete, Pariana, Umaua, Yhuata Aizuare (Aissuari), Curacirari (Curazicari), Curucicuri (Curuzicari), Paguana (Paguara).
omg Omagua Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tupí, Cocama Peru Loreto region: El Porvenir, Grau, San Joaquín de Omaguas, San Salvador de Omaguas, and other settlements on lower Marañón left bank, near Ucayali river mouth 2 in Peru (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 630 (2007 census) 8b (Nearly extinct) Agua, Anapia, Ariana, Cambeba, Cambeeba, Cambela, Campeba, Canga-Peba, Compeva, Kambeba, Kambéba, Macanipa, Omagua-Yete, Omágua, Pariana, Umaua, Yhuata None known. Reportedly most similar to Cocama-Cocamilla [cod].
pog Potiguára Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tupí, Tupí Brazil Paraíba state: Mamanguape municipality, Pôsto Nísia Brasileira on Baía da Traição No known L1 speakers. The last speaker either died or had shifted entirely to Portuguese [por] by the early 1970s. Ethnic population: 11,400 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Petigaré, Pitonara, Potiguara, Potyguara
yrl Nengatu Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tupí, Tupí Venezuela Amazonas state: Brazil border area, Río Negro area, lower Guainía department, San Pedro and Bultón Very few, if any, speakers left in Venezuela (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 1,290 (Crevels 2012) 8b (Nearly extinct) Geral, Modern Tupi, Nheengatu, Waengatu, Yeral, Ñengatú
yrl Nhengatu Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tupí, Tupí Brazil Amazonas state: Içana, Lower Vaupés, and Negro river areas 10,300 in Brazil (2005 FOIRN). Total users in all countries: 18,300 7 (Shifting) Coastal Tupian, Geral, Língua Geral, Modern Tupí, Nheengatu, Nyengato, Nyengatú, Waengatu, Yeral, Ñeegatú None known. Based on Tupinambá, developed by Portuguese during 17th and 18th centuries as lingua franca.
yrl Nhengatu Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tupí, Tupí Colombia Guainía department: Rio Negro; Vaupés department: Caruru and Yavarate municipalities 8,000 in Colombia (2004 IMB) 7 (Shifting) Geral, Modern Tupi, Nheengatu, Nyengato, Waengatu, Yeral
tpk Tupinikin Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Tupí, Tupí Brazil Espírito Santo state No known L1 speakers. Extinct by 1960s. Ethnic population: 1,390 9 (Dormant) Margaya, Tupinaki, Tupinikim, Tupiniquim, Tupiniquin, Tupiniquín
aux Aurá Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Wayampí Brazil Pará state No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the first decade of the 2000s (2004 SIL) 10 (Extinct) Auré
twt Turiwára Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Wayampí, Amanayé Brazil Pará state: with the Tembé [tqb] language group on Acará-miri river No known L1 speakers. The Tembé [tqb] seem to have assimilated the closely related Turiwara group (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 30 (1995 SIL) 9 (Dormant) Turiguara, Turiuara, Turiwara
ama Amanayé Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Wayampí, Amanayé Brazil Pará state: Domingos do Capim municipality; Capim river No known L1 speakers. Last known speakers survived into the first decade of the 2000s (2007 SIL). Ethnic population: 190 (2001 ISA) 9 (Dormant) Amanage, Amanaié, Amanajé, Amanajó, Amanyé, Ararandeuara, Manajó, Mananyé, Manaxó, Manayé, Manaze, Manazewá, Manazo, Turiwa
aan Anambé Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Wayampí, Amanayé Brazil Pará state; Cairari river (Moju river tributary) 6 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 130 (2000 ISA) 8b (Nearly extinct) None known. Reportedly similar to Asuriní do Tocantins [asu].
xaj Ararandewára Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Wayampí, Amanayé Brazil Pará state No known L1 speakers. Probably became extinct in the latter half of the 20th century 10 (Extinct) Ararandeuras, Ararandeuára, Manajé
gvj Guajá Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Wayampí, Amanayé Brazil Maranhão state: Terra Indígena Alto Turiaçu and Terra Indígena Caru, four settlements; Pará state 280 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 280 (Crevels 2012) 6a* (Vigorous) Avá, Awá, Awá Guajá, Ayaya, Guaxare, Wazaizara None known. Related to Guajajára [gub].
urb Kaapor Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Wayampí, Amanayé Brazil Maranhão and Pará states: 8–10 villages scattered over 7,250 square km; Gurupi river 800 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 990 (2006 FUNASA) 5* (Developing) Caapor, Ka’apor, Kaaporté, Urubú-Kaapor, “Urubú” (pej.) Kaapor, awa je’ẽha
eme Emerillon Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Wayampí, Wayampí French Guiana Brazil border area, at the confluence of Camopi and Oiapock rivers; Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni district: Maroni river area, on Suriname border 400 (Crevels 2012), increasing. Ethnic population: 400 (Crevels 2012) 6a (Vigorous) Emereñon, Emerilon, Melejo, Mereo, Mereyo, Teco, Teko None known. Mutually intelligible with Wayampi [oym].
oym Wayampi Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Wayampí, Wayampí Brazil Amapá and Pará states: tributaries of upper Amapari river. 8 villages 910 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 910 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 1,660 5* (Developing) Guaiapi, Guayapi, Oiampí, Oyampí, Oyampík, Oyanpík, Waiampi, Waiãpi, Wajapae, Wajapuku, Wayapae, Wayapi, Wayãpi, Wayãpy, “Oiampipucu” (pej.), “Oyampipuku” (pej.) Wajãpi Oiyapoque Wayampi, Amapari Wayampi, Jari. Monolinguals include children under 6, more than half the women, most men over 45, and all of those recently from Brazil.
oym Wayampi Tupian, Tupí-Guaraní, Wayampí, Wayampí French Guiana Upper Oyapock river in 2 settlements, one near Camopi, the other south along Oyapock headwaters 750 in French Guiana (Crevels 2012), increasing. Ethnic population: 750 (Crevels 2012) 6a (Vigorous) Oiampí, Oiumpian, Oyampí, Oyapí, Wajapi, Wayapi, Wayãpi Oiyapoque, Wajapuku.
avo Agavotaguerra Unclassified Brazil Mato Grosso state No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the first decades of the 2000s (2016 SIL) 10 (Extinct) Agavotocueng, Agavotokueng, Agavotoqueng None known. Related to Waurá [wau] and Yawalapiti [yaw].
aga Aguano Unclassified Peru Loreto region: lower Huallaga and upper Samiria rivers, right bank tributary of Marañon river No known L1 speakers 10 (Extinct) Aguanu, Ahuano, Awano, Awáno, Santa Crucino, Uguano
axg Arára, Mato Grosso Unclassified Brazil Mato Grosso State No known L1 speakers. 7 speakers remained in 1986 (Rodrigues 1986). Ethnic population: 210 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Arara, Arara do Aripuanã, Arara do Beiradão, Arara do Rio Branco, Koaia, Koaiá, Koayá
ash Awishira Unclassified Peru Loreto region: Lake Vacacocha, Napo river, Puerto Elvira No known L1 speakers. Survived into mid 20th century 10 (Extinct) Abigira, Abiquira, Abishira, Aewa, Agouisiri, Auishiri, Avirxiri, Ixignor, Tekiraka, Tequiraca, Vacacocha
cby Carabayo Unclassified Colombia Amazonas department: halfway between San Bernardo and Pure rivers. At least 3 long houses 150. Ethnic population: 220 (Crevels 2012) 6b (Threatened) Yuri, “Amazonas Macusa” (pej.)
hir Himarimã Unclassified Brazil Amazonas state: Tapauá valley, near the Jamamadi and Jarawara 40 6a (Vigorous)
xai Kaimbé Unclassified Brazil Bahia state No known L1 speakers. Became extinct early in the 20th century. Ethnic population: 1,100 (1986 SIL) 9 (Dormant) Caimbé, Cambe, Kariri de Massacará
xbw Kambiwá Unclassified Brazil Pernambuco state No known L1 speakers. Became extinct early in the 20th century. Ethnic population: 2,820 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Cambioá, Cambiuá
xpn Kapinawá Unclassified Brazil Pernambuco state No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 420 (Crevels 2007) 9 (Dormant) Capinauá
xor Korubo Unclassified Brazil Amazonas state: Terra Indígena Vale do Javari; Javari river basin near Itaquai, Ituí, and Quixiti rivers 26 (2007 FPEVJ). Ethnic population: 250 (2000 ISA) 8b (Nearly extinct) Caceteiros
ule Lule Unclassified Argentina Gran Chaco, between the Pilcomayo river and the Andean foothills No known L1 speakers. Reported to have been in use by 5 families in 1981 (Campbell 1997) 10 (Extinct) Lule-Tonocoté, Tonocoté
mom Mangue Unclassified Nicaragua Scattered. North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region: highlands No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker either died or shifted to Spanish by the early 1870s; some rememberers survived into the late 1880s (Brinton 1886). Ethnic population: 46,000 (2005 census) 9 (Dormant) Chorotega, Monimbo
pax Pankararé Unclassified Brazil Bahia state No known L1 speakers. The last speaker probably died by the 1960s. Ethnic population: 1,500 9 (Dormant) Pankaré
pij Pijao Unclassified Colombia Tolima department No known L1 speakers. The last speaker may have died by the 1960s (Zwisler 2018). Ethnic population: 60,000 (Zwisler 2018) 9 (Dormant) Piajao, Pijao Paniquita, Pijao Paniquitá, Pinao, Pixao None known. Not enough data to classify it linguistically (1973 M. Durbin).
yae Pumé Unclassified Venezuela Mainly eastern Apure state; Bolívar and Guárico states: Apure, Meta, Orinoco, and Sinaruco rivers 7,900 (2001 census). 590 urban, 7,310 rural. Ethnic population: 8,220 (Crevels 2012) 6a* (Vigorous). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) Llaruro, Yaruro, Yaruru, Yuapín Pumé
swo Shanenawa Unclassified Brazil Amazonas state: near Feijó city 9 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 360 (2002 FUNAI) 8b (Nearly extinct) Katukina Shanenawá None known. Reportedly similar to Yawanawa [ywn] and Sharanawa [mcd].
tbb Tapeba Unclassified Brazil Ceara state: Caucaia municipality, Ceará river Unattested Perna-de-Pau, Tabeba, Tapebano
tgv Tingui-Boto Unclassified Brazil Alagoas state No known L1 speakers. Extinct by the 1970s. Ethnic population: 300 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Carapató, Carapoto, Dzboku’a, Dzubukuá, Karapató, Shocó, Tingui, Tingui Botó, Xocó
tme Tremembé Unclassified Brazil Ceará state No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 2,050 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Taramembé, Teremembé
tka Truká Unclassified Brazil Bahia and Pernambuco states No known L1 speakers. Extinct in latter half of 20th century. Ethnic population: 4,170 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant)
waf Wakoná Unclassified Brazil Alagoas state No known L1 speakers. Last speakers died in the mid-1970s. Ethnic population: 500 (1995 SIL) 9 (Dormant)
wsu Wasu Unclassified Brazil Alagoas state No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 1,560 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Wassu, Wassú, Waçu
hop Hopi Uto-Aztecan, Northern Uto-Aztecan United States Arizona: several villages northeast; New Mexico; Utah 6,080 (2015 census), decreasing. 40 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 7,350 (Golla 2007) 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Colorado River Indian Tribes of the Colorado River Indian Reservation (Arizona and California), Hopi Tribe of Arizona First Mesa, Misongnovi, Shipaulovi, Third Mesa.
tub Tübatulabal Uto-Aztecan, Northern Uto-Aztecan United States California: south central near Bakersfield No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Jim Andreas, died in 2008 (Golla 2011). Ethnic population: 900 (Golla 2007) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation Pahkaanil, Pakaanil, Pakanapul
par Timbisha Uto-Aztecan, Northern Uto-Aztecan, Numic, Central United States California: Little Lake area in south Eureka Valley; Owens Lake, Coso Range, south Owens Valley area; Nevada: Amargosa Desert, Argus range, Beatty area, north and central Death Valley; Funeral Range on California-Nevada border; Grapevine mountains; Inyo mountains east slopes, northern Panamint valley and mountains; Saline valley 20 (Golla 2007). No monolinguals. Ethnic population: 100 (1998 J. McLaughlin) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Big Pine Band Paiute Tribe of the Owens Valley, Bishop Paiute Tribe, Death Valley Timbi-Sha Shoshone Tribe, Fort Independence Indian Community of Paiute Indians of the Fort Independence Reservation, Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Tribe Coso, Koso, Koso Shoshone, Panamint, Panamint Shoshone, Tumpisa Shoshone, Tümpisa Panamint Shoshone, Tümpisa Shoshone, Tümpisa Shoshoni None known. Reportedly similar to Shoshoni [shh] and Comanche [com] but not inherently intelligible with them.
com Comanche Uto-Aztecan, Northern Uto-Aztecan, Numic, Central United States Oklahoma: west 100 (Golla 2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 8,500 (Golla 2007) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Comanche Nation Numinu Nʉmʉ Tekwapʉ None known. Reportedly similar to Shoshoni [shh] and Timbisha [par].
shh Shoshoni Uto-Aztecan, Northern Uto-Aztecan, Numic, Central United States Idaho: Fort Hall Reservation; Nevada: central to northeast. Wyoming: Wind River Reservation (Northern Shoshoni dialect); Utah: west (Gosiute dialect) 1,000 (Golla 2007). There are an additional 1,000 speakers who are not fluent (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 7,000 (1977 SIL) 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation (Nevada and Utah), Duckwater Shoshone Tribe of the Duckwater Reservation, Ely Shoshone Tribe of Nevada, Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribes of the Fort McDermitt Indian Reservation (Nevada and Oregon), Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Tribe, Northwestern Band of Shoshoni Nation, Paiute-Shoshone Tribe of the Fallon Reservation and Colony, Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Reservation of Idaho, Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation, Shoshone Tribe of the Wind River Reservation, Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians of Utah, Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada, Winnemucca Indian Colony of Nevada, Yomba Shoshone Tribe of the Yomba Reservation Shoshone Neme ta̲i̲kwappe, Sosoni’ ta̲i̲kwappe Gosiute (Goshute), Western Shoshoni, Northern Shoshoni. Wind River Shoshoni is a subdialect of Northern Shoshoni, spoken at Wind River Reservation. Reportedly similar to Comanche [com] and Timbisha [par], which are not inherently intelligible of Shoshoni.
xaw Kawaiisu Uto-Aztecan, Northern Uto-Aztecan, Numic, Southern United States California: Tehachapi-Mojave area, Mojave desert 5 (2005 J. Turner). Ethnic population: 150 (2005 J. Turner) 8b (Nearly extinct)
ute Ute-Southern Paiute Uto-Aztecan, Northern Uto-Aztecan, Numic, Southern United States Colorado: southwest and Utah: southeast and northeast (Ute dialect); Utah: southwest; Arizona:north; Nevada: south; New Mexico: northwest (Southern Paiute dialect); California: lower Colorado river (Chemehuevi dialect) 1,900 (2015 census). 3 Chemehuevi on Chemehuevi Reservation, 10 on Colorado River Reservation (Hinton 1994). 20 monolinguals (1990 census). Ethnic population: 6,230 (Golla 2007). Ute: 4,800; Southern Paiute: 1,430 (Golla 2007) 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation, Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, Chemehuevi Indian Tribe of the Chemehuevi Reservation, Colorado River Indian Tribes of the Colorado River Indian Reservation (Arizona and California), Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians of the Kaibab Indian Reservation, Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians of the Las Vegas Indian Colony, Moapa Band of Paiute Indians of the Moapa River Indian Reservation, Morongo Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians, Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe of Arizona, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, Southern Ute Indian Tribe of the Southern Ute Reservation, Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians of California, Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe (Colorado; New Mexico; Utah) Colorado River Numic, Southern Paiute, Ute-Chemehuevi Southern Paiute, Ute, Chemehuevi.
mnr Mono Uto-Aztecan, Northern Uto-Aztecan, Numic, Western United States California: Sierra Nevada west side, between Yosemite National Park and King Canyon National Park; Sierra Nevada east side, Owens Valley, Lone Pine north to Big Pine 37 (1994 L. Hinton), decreasing. More than 20 speakers and 100 semispeakers of Western Mono. Under 30 speakers of Eastern Mono (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,000 Eastern Mono (Golla 2007) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Big Pine Band Paiute Tribe of the Owens Valley, Big Sandy Rancheria of Western Mono Indians of California, Bishop Paiute Tribe, Cold Springs Rancheria of Mono Indians of California, Fort Independence Indian Community of Paiute Indians of the Fort Independence Reservation, Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Tribe, Northfork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California, Table Mountain Rancheria of California, Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation, Utu Utu Gwaitu Paiute Tribe of the Benton Paiute Reservation Monache, Monachi Eastern Mono (Owens Valley Mono), Western Mono (Monache, Northfork Mono). Related to Northern Paiute [pao].
pao Paiute, Northern Uto-Aztecan, Northern Uto-Aztecan, Numic, Western United States Nevada: north; adjacent areas of California, Idaho, Oregon. About 20 reservations spread over 1,610 square km 700 (Golla 2007), decreasing. Plus 400 semispeakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 6,000 (1999 SIL) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Bridgeport Indian Colony, Burns Paiute Tribe, Cedarville Rancheria, Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, Fort Bidwell Indian Community of the Fort Bidwell Reservation of California, Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribes of the Fort McDermitt Indian Reservation (Nevada and Oregon), Klamath Tribes (Yahooskin Band of Paiute), Lovelock Paiute Tribe of the Lovelock Indian Colony, Paiute-Shoshone Tribe of the Fallon Reservation and Colony, Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe of the Pyramid Lake Reservation, Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Reservation of Idaho, Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation, Summit Lake Paiute Tribe of Nevada, Susanville Indian Rancheria, Walker River Paiute Tribe of the Walker River Reservation, Winnemucca Indian Colony of Nevada, Yerington Paiute Tribe of the Yerington Colony & Campbell Ranch Paviotso Bannock, North Northern Paiute (Mcdermitt), South Northern Paiute (Yerington-Schurz). Related to Mono [mnr]. Most reservations have their own dialect.
lui Luiseño Uto-Aztecan, Northern Uto-Aztecan, Takic United States California: south No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker survived into the early 2010s (Golla 2011). Ethnic population: 2,500 (Golla 2007) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians, Morongo Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians, Pala Band of Luiseño Mission Indians of the Pala Reservation, Pauma Band of Luiseño Mission Indians of the Pauma & Yuima Reservation, Pechanga Band of Luiseño Mission Indians of the Pechanga Reservation, Rincon Band of Luiseño Mission Indians of the Rincon Reservation, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Payómkawichum Juaneño (Acgachemem, Agachemem, Ajachema, Ajachemem), Luiseño.
ser Serrano Uto-Aztecan, Northern Uto-Aztecan, Takic United States California: south, San Bernardino and San Gorgonio Pass area No known L1 speakers. Last speaker, Dorothy Ramon, died in 2002 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Morongo Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians, San Manual Band of Serrano Mission Indians of the San Maual Reservation, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians
chl Cahuilla Uto-Aztecan, Northern Uto-Aztecan, Takic, Cahuilla United States California: San Gorgonio Pass and Mohave Desert areas 6 (Golla 2011). Ethnic population: 800 (Hinton 2007) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation, Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians, Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, Cahuilla Band of Mission Indians of the Cahuilla Reservation, Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla & Cupeno Indians, Morongo Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians, Ramona Band of Cahuilla, Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians
cup Cupeño Uto-Aztecan, Northern Uto-Aztecan, Takic, Cahuilla United States California: Pala reservation area, north of Valley Center No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Roscinda Nolasquez, died in 1987. Ethnic population: 700 (2000 A. Yamamoto) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Morongo Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians, Pala Band of Luiseño Mission Indians of the Pala Reservation
hch Huichol Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Cora-Huichol Mexico Nayarit and Jalisco states: Cohamiata, Guadalupe Ocotán, Nayarit, San Andrés San Sebastián, Santa Catarina, and Tuxpan de Bolaños; smaller areas, Durango, southernmost tip, and western Zacatecas 47,600 (2011 UNSD) 5 (Developing) Vixaritari Vaniuqui, Vizaritari Vaniuki Wixárika San Andrés Cohamiata (Huichol del Oeste, Western Huichol), San Sebastián-Santa Catarina (Eastern Huichol, Huichol del Este), Coyultita, Huichol del Sur, Huichol del Norte. Lexical similarity: 58% with El Nayar Cora [crn] (most similar) (Miller 1984).
crn Cora, El Nayar Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Cora-Huichol, Cora Mexico Nayarit state: north-central 5,370 (2000 INALI) 5 (Developing) Cora, Cora de El Nayar, Cora tereseño, Kora, Naáyeri, Naáyeri Niuka Naáyeri Nyuuca Jesús María Cora (Chwísita’na, Cora de Jesús María, El Nayar), La Mesa del Nayar Cora (Cora meseño, Mesa del Nayar, Yaúhke’ena), Presidio de los Reyes Cora (Cora presideño, Múxata’ana), Cora corapeño (Kuráàpa), Cora de Rosarito, Cora de Dolores (Dolores Cora, Wachí hapwa), Los Gavilanes Cora.
cok Cora, Santa Teresa Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Cora-Huichol, Cora Mexico Nayarit state: Dolores, San Blasito and Santa Teresa 4,110 (2000 INALI) 5 (Developing) Kwéimarusa’na Santa Teresa Cora, San Blasito Cora, San Juan Corapan Cora, San Francisco Cora (Cora francisqueño). Difficult intelligibility of other Cora varieties.
ppl Nahuat Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua El Salvador Ahuachapan, Chalatenango, La Libertad, La Paz, San Salvador, Santa Ana, and Sonsonate departments. West, interior highlands 1,300, all users. L1 users: 500 (2015 J. Stuart), increasing. L2 users: 800 (2015 J. Stuart). Ethnic population: 11,100 (2005 census) 8a (Moribund). Recognized language (1993, Law to protect the national patrimony, Decree 513) Nawat, Nicarao, “Pipil” (pej.) Nahuat None known. Not intelligible with Isthmus Nahuatl [nhk] of Mexico.
nhz Nahuatl, Santa María la Alta Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico Puebla state: Atenayuca, Santa María la Alta; a few northwest of Tehuacán 2,470 (2000). 9 monolinguals 7 (Shifting) Náhuatl de Santa María la Alta None known. 60% intelligibility of Pómaro [ncl] (Michoacán), 53% of Huatlatlauca, Puebla; 50% of Zautla [azz] (Highland Puebla), Chilac [npl] (Southeastern Puebla); 40% of Zongolica [nlv] (Orizaba); 33% of Mecayapan [nhx], Veracruz (Isthmus); 30% of Canoa (Central Nahuatl) [nhn].
nhi Nahuatl, Zacatlán-Ahuacatlán-Tepetzintla Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico Ahuacatlán, Chachayohquila, Cuacuila, Cuacuilco, Cualtepec Ixquihuacán, San Miguel Tenango, Santa Catarina Omitlán, Tenantitla, Tepetzintla, Tetelatzingo, Tlalitzlipa, Xochitlasco, Xonotla, Yehuala, Zacatlán north of Puebla City, Zoquitla 17,100 (2007 SIL) 5 (Developing) Ahuacatlán and Tepetzintla, Aztec of Zacatlán, Mejicano, Mexicano, Tenango Nahuatl Zacatlán-Ahuacatlán-Tepetzintla Nahuatl, Tlalitzlipa Nahuatl. Reportedly most similar to Southeastern Puebla Nahuatl [npl], 50%–60% intelligibility of Sierra Negra Nahuatl [nsu] and Northern Puebla Nahuatl [ncj], 80%–90% of Southeastern Puebla Nahuatl [npl], 80% of Orizaba Nahuatl [nlv]. The Tlalitzlipa dialect 77% inherent intelligibility of Tlaxpanaloya [ncj] (Northern Puebla), 58% of Macuilocatl [nhw] (Western Huasteca Nahuatl), 41% of Tatóscac [azz] (Highland Puebla).
naz Nahuatl, Coatepec Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico Mexico state: Acapetlahuaya, Chilacachapa, Coatepec Costales, Guerrero, Los Sabinos, Machito de las Flores, Maxela, Miacacsingo, Texcalco, Tlacultlapa, Tonalapa 1,400 (1990 census). 15 monolinguals 7 (Shifting) Coatepec Aztec, Náhuatl de Coatepec None known. 54% intelligibility of Santa Catarina [nhm] (Morelos), 48% of Atliaca [ngu] (Guerrero), 28% of Zongolica [nlv] (Orizaba).
nhk Nahuatl, Isthmus-Cosoleacaque Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico Veracruz-Llave, from Jáltipan de Morelos southeast to Rio Chiquito, north bank; other communities Cosoleacaque, Oteapan, Hidalgotitlán, and Soconusco 5,140 (1990 census). 10 monolinguals. Most monolinguals are older adults 8a (Moribund) Cosoleacaque Aztec, Náhuatl del Istmo-Cosoleacaque None known. 84% intelligibility of Pajapan [nhp], 83% of Mecayapan [nhx], 46% of Xoteapan (Cosoleacaque) [nhk]. No intelligibility of Pipil [ppl] of El Salvador.
nhx Nahuatl, Isthmus-Mecayapan Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico Veracruz state: Mecayapan municipality, Mecayapan and Tatahuicapan towns 26,600 (2000 INALI) 5 (Developing) Isthmus Aztec-Mecayapan, Isthmus Nahuatl, Mecayapan Isthmus Nahuatl, Mexicano, Nahuatl del Istmo, Náhuat de Mecayapan melaꞌtájto̱l None known. No intelligibility of Pipil [ppl] of El Salvador.
nlv Nahuatl, Orizaba Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico Veracruz state: Orizaba; Puebla state: north of Miguel Aleman reservoir; Oaxaca state: small area northwest of Acatlan 120,000 (1991 SIL). All Nahuatl variety speakers: 1,740,000 6a* (Vigorous) Náhuatl de la Sierra de Zongolica, Orizaba Aztec Ixhuatlancillo Nahuatl. 79% intelligibility of Nahuatl [nhm] (Morelos) (most similar).
nsu Nahuatl, Sierra Negra Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico Puebla state: 13 towns in south 25,000 (2006 SIL). 16,000 monolinguals 6a* (Vigorous) Náhuatl de la Sierra Negra Coyomeapan, Zoquitlan. Reportedly most similar to Southeastern Puebla Nahuatl [npl]; next most similar to Nahuatl [nhm] (Morelos).
nhw Nahuatl, Western Huasteca Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico San Luis Potosí state: Tamazunchale center; Hidalgo state: Chapulhuacan, Lolotla, Pisaflores, portions of San Felipe Orizatlan, Tepehuacan de Gerrero, and Tlanchinol municipalities. 1,500 villages 400,000 (1991 SIL). All Nahuatl variety speakers: 1,740,000 5* (Developing) Mexicano, Náhuatl, Náhuatl de Tamazunchale, Náhuatl de la Huasteca Occidental, Western Huasteca Aztec, nāhuatlahtōlli None known. 85% intelligibility between Eastern Huasteca Nahuatl [nhe] and Western Huasteca Nahuatl.
nhn Nahuatl, Central Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico Tlaxcala and Puebla states 40,000 (1980 census). All Nahuatl variety speakers: 1,740,000. 1,000 monolinguals (1990 census). Ethnic population: 63,000 (1986) 6b* (Threatened) Central Aztec, Nawa, Náhuatl del Centro, Tlaxcala-Puebla Nahuatl
nch Nahuatl, Central Huasteca Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico Hidalgo state: Platon Sanchez border area west of Cototlan and Veracruz-Llave; possibly San Louis Potosi 196,000 (2000 INALI). All Nahuatl variety speakers: 1,740,000 5* (Developing) Mexicano, Mexicano de la Huasteca Hidalguense, Náhuat de la Huasteca Central, Náhuatl nāhuatlahtōlli
ncx Nahuatl, Central Puebla Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico Atoyatempan, Huatlathauca, and Huehuetlán near Molcaxac, south of Puebla city, Teopantlán, Tepatlaxco de Hidalgo, Tochimilco 16,000 (1998 SIL). 1,430 monolinguals 6b (Threatened) Central Puebla Aztec, Náhuatl del Suroeste de Puebla, Southwestern Puebla Nahuatl
azd Nahuatl, Eastern Durango Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico Durango state: Mezquital municipality, Agua Caliente, Agua Fria, La Tinaja, and San Pedro Jicora; Nayarit state: Del Nayer municipality 400 (2011 SIL) 6b (Threatened) Eastern Durango Aztec, Meshikan del Este, Mexicanero del Este, Nahuat del Este de Durango Meshikan de San Pedro Shikora None known. 85% intelligibility of Western Durango Nahuatl [azn], 76% of Michoacan Nahuatl [ncl].
nhe Nahuatl, Eastern Huasteca Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico Hidalgo state; Puebla state: Fransico Z. Mena municipality; Veracruz state: interior west of Tuxpan. 1500 villages 410,000 (1991 SIL). All Nahuatl variety speakers: 1,740,000 5* (Developing) Eastern Huasteca Aztec, Huasteca Nahuatl, Mexicano, Náhuatl de Hidalgo, Náhuatl de la Huasteca Oriental, nāhuatlahtōlli Southeastern Huasteca Nahuatl. 85% intelligibility between Eastern and Western Huasteca Nahuatl [nhv].
ngu Nahuatl, Guerrero Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico Ahuacuotzingo, Alcozauca de Guerrero, Alpoyeca, Atenango del Río, Atlixtac, Ayutla de los Libres, Chiulapa de Álvarez, Comonfort, Copalillo, Cualác, Huamuxtitlán, Huitzuco de los Figueroa, Mártir de Cuilapan, Mochitlán, Olinalá, Quechultenango, Tepecoacuilco de Trujano, Tixtla de Guerrero, Tlapa de Xalpatláhuac, Xochihuehuetlán, Zapotitlan Tablas, and Zitlala municipalities, Balsas river area 125,000 (2000 INALI). All Nahuatl variety speakers: 1,740,000 6a* (Vigorous) Guerrero Aztec, Mexicano de Guerrero, Náhuatl de Guerrero, Xalitla Nahuatl
azz Nahuatl, Highland Puebla Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico Puebla state: near Jopala; Veracruz state: south of Entabladero 125,000 (1983). All Nahuatl variety speakers: 1,740,000 5* (Developing) Mejicano, Mejicano de Zacapoaxtla, Mexicano, Náhuat de la Sierra de Puebla, Sierra Aztec, Sierra Puebla Náhuatl, Sierra de Zacapoaxtla Nahuatl, Zacapoaxtla Náhuat Nahuatlahtolli
nhq Nahuatl, Huaxcaleca Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico Veracruz state: inland area surrounding Cordoba 7,000 (1990 census). 55 monolinguals 7 (Shifting) Huaxcaleca Aztec, Náhuatl de Chichiquila None known. 87% intelligibility of Highland Puebla Nahuatl [azz], 85% of Orizaba Nahuatl [nlv].
nhp Nahuatl, Isthmus-Pajapan Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico Veracruz state: Pajapan municipality on Gulf of Mexico, Jicacal, San Juan Volador, Santanón, and Sayultepec towns 6,800 (2000 INALI). 500 monolinguals 6b (Threatened) Nahuatl del Istmo bajo, Náhuat de Pajapan, Pajapan Nahuatl None known. 83% intelligibility of Mecayapan (Isthmus Nahuatl) [nhx], 94% of Oteapan (Cosoleacaque) [nhk].
ncl Nahuatl, Michoacán Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico Michoacán de Ocampo state: Maruata Pómaro on Pacific ocean coast 3,000 (1990 census) 6b (Threatened) Mexicano, Michoacan Aztec, Nahuatl de Michoacán Gente natural
nhy Nahuatl, Northern Oaxaca Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico Oaxaca state: Apixtepec, Cosolapa, El Manzano de Mazatlán, San Antonio Nanahuatipan, San Gabriel Casa Blanca, San Martín Toxpalan, Santa María Teopoxco, Teotitlán del Camino; Ignacio Zaragosa, and Tesonapa (1 of the last 2 towns in Veracruz); Puebla state: Coxcatlán 8,130 (2000 INALI). 1,400 monolinguals 5* (Developing) Mexicano, Nahuatl de Oaxaca, Náhuatl, Náhuatl del Norte de Oaxaca nāhuatlahtōlli None known. 80% intelligibility of Orizaba Nahuatl [nlv], 76% of Southeast Puebla [npl], 75% of North Puebla [ncj], 48% of Tatóscac [azz].
ncj Nahuatl, Northern Puebla Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico Puebla state: Naupan 60,000 (1990 census) 6a* (Vigorous) North Puebla Aztec, North Puebla Sierra Nahuatl, Náhuatl del Norte de Puebla
nht Nahuatl, Ometepec Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico Guerrero state: Acatepec, Arcelia, El Carmen, Quetzalapa de Azoyú, and Rancho de Cuananchinicha; Oaxaca state: Juxtlahuaca district, Cruz Alta and San Vicente Piñas; Putla district, Concepción Guerrero 430 (1990 census) 7 (Shifting) Ometepec Aztec None known. May be 3 separate languages.
npl Nahuatl, Southeastern Puebla Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico Puebla state: Tehuacán region, Chilac and San Sebastián Zinacatepec areas 92,000 (1991 SIL). All Nahuatl variety speakers: 1,740,000 5* (Developing) Náhuatl del Sureste de Puebla, Náhuatl del Valle de Tehuacán, Tehuacán Náhuatl None known. Reportedly most similar to Sierra Negra Nahuatl [nsu]. Approximately 60% intelligibility of Morelos Nahuatl [nhm].
nhc Nahuatl, Tabasco Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico Tabasco state: Comalcalco municipality, La Lagartera and Paso de Cupilco 30 (2014 M. Hansen) 8b (Nearly extinct) Tabasco Aztec
nhv Nahuatl, Temascaltepec Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico México state: La Comunidad, Potrero de San José, San Mateo Almomoloa, and Santa Ana, southwest of Toluca 310 (1990 census) 7 (Shifting) Almomoloa Náhuatl, Temascaltepec Aztec None known. 53% intelligibility of Coatepec, Guerrero [ngu]; 45% of Pómaro, Michoacán [ncl]; 40% of Santa Catarina, Morelos [nhm]; 10% of Tlaxpanaloya, Puebla [ncj].
nhg Nahuatl, Tetelcingo Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico Morelos state: Tetelcingo 3,500 (1990 census) 6b* (Threatened) Tetelcingo Aztec None known. Distinct from Morelos Nahuatl [nhm].
nuz Nahuatl, Tlamacazapa Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico Guerrero state: border area northeast of Taxco; Morelos state: west of Tequesquitengo lake 1,550 (1990 census). 10 monolinguals 6b (Threatened) None known. Different from Morelos Nahuatl [nhm], Guerrero Nahuatl [ngu]. 79% intelligibility of Guerrero.
azn Nahuatl, Western Durango Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl Mexico Durango state: Mezquital municipality, Alacranes, Curachitos de Buenavista, San Agustin de Buenaventura, San Diego, Tepalcates, and Tepetates II (Berenjenas); Nayarit state: Acaponeta municipality, El Duraznito, La Laguna, Mesa de las Arpas, and Santa Cruz 900 (2011 SIL) 5 (Developing) Meshikan del occidente, Mexicanero del occidente, Nahuat del Occidente en Durango y Nayarit, Western Durango Aztec Meshikan de San Agustin Buenaventura y de Santa Cruz None known. 85% intelligibility of Eastern Durango Nahuatl [azd], 76% of Michoacan Nahuatl [ncl].
nhm Nahuatl, Morelos Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Corachol-Aztecan, Core Nahua, Nahuatl. Mexico Morelos state: Miacatlán municipality, Coatetelco; Puente de Ixtla municipality, Xoxocotla; Temixco municipality, Cuentepec; Tepoztlán municipality, Santa Catarina; Tetela del Volcán municipality, Hueyapan, Alpanocan; Puebla state: Acteopan municipality, San Marcos Acteopan and San Felipe Toctla 18,700 (2000 census). 300 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Náhuatl de Cuentepec None known. 72% inherent intelligibility of Cuaohueyalta [ncj] (Northern Puebla), 69% of Atliaca [ngu] (Guerrero), 54% of Macuilocatl [nhv] (Western Huasteca), 40% of Yahualica [nhe] (Eastern Huasteca), 36% of Pómaro [ncl] (Michoacán), 34% of Tetelcingo [nhg], 27% of Chilac [npl] (Southeast Puebla), 19% of Tatóscac [azz] (Highland Puebla), 0% of Mecayapan [nhx] (Isthmus).
pia Pima Bajo Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Pimic Mexico Sonora-Chihuahua states border, scattered 650 (2000 INALI) 6b (Threatened) Lower Piman, Mountain Pima, Névome Oob No’ok Chihuahua Pima Bajo (Lower Piman), Sonora Pima Bajo, Pima del Este, Pima del Norte, Pima del Sur. Lexical similarity: 85% with Pima [ood] (Tohono O’odham) of the United States and Northern Tepehuan [ntp].
tep Tepecano Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Pimic Mexico Jalisco state: San Martin de Bolaños area No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Lino de la Rosa, may have survived into the 1980s 10 (Extinct)
ood Tohono O’odham Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Pimic Mexico Northern Sonora 160 in Mexico (2011 UNSD) 6b (Threatened) O’odham, Oʼodham ñiok, Pápago, Tohono O’otham
ood Tohono O’odham Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Pimic United States Arizona: south central. 60 villages on 7 reservations 14,000 in United States (Golla 2007). 180 monolinguals (1990 census). Ethnic population: 33,000 (Ichihashi-Nakayama 2004). Including 20,000 Papago, 13,000 Pima (Ichihashi-Nakayama 2004). Total users in all countries: 14,160 6b (Threatened). Language of registered tribe: Ak Chin Indian Community of the Maricopa (Ak Chin) Indian Reservation, Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Tohono O’odham Nation of Arizona Nebome, Nevome, O’odham, O’othham, Papago-Pima, Upper Piman Tohono O’otham Tohono O’odam (“Papago” (pej.)), Akimel O’odham (Pima).
ntp Tepehuan, Northern Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Pimic, Tepehuan Mexico Chihuahua state: Baborigame area; Sinaloa state: Choix municipality, border area 6,200 (2005 census) 5* (Developing) Tepehuán del Norte O’otham
stp Tepehuan, Southeastern Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Pimic, Tepehuan Mexico Durango state: Mezquital municipality, Santa María Ocotán; Nayarit state: some in northeast 10,600 (2005 census) 5 (Developing) Tepehuano, Tepehuán del Sureste O’dam None known. 78% intelligibility of Southwestern Tepehuan [tla].
tla Tepehuan, Southwestern Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Pimic, Tepehuan Mexico Durango state: Lajas, Taxicaringa, and Teneraca; Nayarit state: Huajicori municipality 8,700 (2005 census) 6a* (Vigorous) Tepehuán del Suroeste None known. 55% intelligibility of Southeastern Tepehuan [stp].
tbu Tubar Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Taracahitic Mexico Chihuahua state: Sinaloa and Sonora states’ border area No known L1 speakers. Most sources seem to agree that the last speaker probably died by the 1970s, but possibly as early as 1940 (Jaquith 1970) 10 (Extinct) Tubare
mfy Mayo Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Taracahitic, Cahitan Mexico Sonora state: Navojoa (Huatabampo) area; Sinaloa state: Guasave, Los Mochis, San José Ríos, north of Guamuchil. 100 villages or more 39,800 (2011 UNSD). 120 monolinguals (1995 census). Ethnic population: 100,000 (1983) 8a (Moribund) Yoreme Nokki None known. 90% intelligibility of Yaqui [yaq].
yaq Yaqui Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Taracahitic, Cahitan Mexico Sonora state: Cócorit, Bácum, Tórim, Vícam, Pótam, Ráhum, Huirivis, and Bélen 17,600 in Mexico (2011 UNSD). Total users in all countries: 18,240 8a (Moribund) Cahita, Hiak-nooki, Hiaki, Yoem Noki Yoeme None known. Partial intelligibility of Mayo [mfy].
yaq Yaqui Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Taracahitic, Cahitan United States Arizona: Pascua 640 in United States (2015 census). Ethnic population: 8,000 (Golla 2007) 7 (Shifting). Language of registered tribe: Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona Hiak-nooki, Yoeme
opt Opata Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Taracahitic, Opatan Mexico Sonora state: Arivechi, Bacanora, Nacori, Onavas, Sahuaripa, Suaqui. Tecoripa is the traditional area No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker probably died by 1940 (Mason 1940) 10 (Extinct) Dohema, Eudeve, Heve, Teguima
var Huarijío Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Taracahitic, Tarahumaran Mexico Chihuahua state: Río Chinipas east to Sonora state border; San Bernardo, to headwaters of Río Mayo. 17 or more villages or hamlets. West Sierra Madre mountains 2,840 (2005 SIL). 1,570 in Chihuahua, 1,210 in Sonora 6a (Vigorous) Guarijío, Maculái, Macurawe, Macurái, Makurawe, Varihío, Varijío, Varohio, Vorijío, Warihó Warijio Highland Guarijío, Lowland Huarijío. Intelligibility of Tarahumara languages less than 50%. Maculai (Macurawe, Macuyawe), formerly used by upriver Huarijio to refer to downriver Huarijio. Refer to themselves as Huarijio, Macurawe or Macuyawe. Old ruins of Macoyawi, now under Lake Mocutzari, was presumably a village of theirs.
tar Tarahumara, Central Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Taracahitic, Tarahumaran, Tarahumara Mexico Chihuahua state: Balleza north, Chinantu southeast, Cuautemoc southwest to Creel down Urique river, east up Sinforosa canyon 29,700 (2000 INALI). 10,000 monolinguals 6a (Vigorous) Alta Tarahumara, Ralámuli de la Tarahumara Alta, Samachique Tarahumara, Tarahumara de Cumbres, Tarahumara del Centro Ralámuli raicha
thh Tarahumara, Northern Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Taracahitic, Tarahumaran, Tarahumara Mexico Chihuahua state: Agua Caliente Ariseachi, Bilaguchi, La Nopalera, Santa Rosa Ariseachi, Tomochi No known L1 speakers. Last speaker survived into the 2000s. Ethnic population: 1,500 (1993 SIL) 9 (Dormant) Arisiachi Tarahumara, Tarahumara del Norte None known. 45% intelligibility of Central Tarahumara [tar], 25% of Western Tarahumara [tac].
tcu Tarahumara, Southeastern Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Taracahitic, Tarahumaran, Tarahumara Mexico Chihuahua state: Chinatú 5,410 (2000 INALI) 7 (Shifting) Balleza, Chinatú, Rarámari raicha, Tarahumara de Chinatú, Tarahumara del Sur, Tarahumara del Sureste, Uruachi Chinatú Tarahumara.
twr Tarahumara, Southwestern Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Taracahitic, Tarahumaran, Tarahumara Mexico Chihuahua state: Tubare 100 (1983 SIL) 8a (Moribund) Tarahumara del Suroeste, Tubare
tac Tarahumara, Western Uto-Aztecan, Southern Uto-Aztecan, Taracahitic, Tarahumaran, Tarahumara Mexico Chihuahua state: Guazapares, Urique, and Uruachi 9,230 (2000 INALI) 5 (Developing) Baja Tarahumara, Lowland Tarahumara, Ralámuli de la Baja Tarahumara, Rarámuri, Rocoroibo, Tarahumara del Oeste, Tarahumara del Poniente Rarómari raicha
has Haisla Wakashan, Northern Wakashan Canada British Columbia province: Douglas Channel head, near Kitimat 240 (FPCC 2014). 21 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 1,680 (FPCC 2014) 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Haisla Haishilla, Kitlope, Northern Kwakiutl, Xenaksialakala Kitimat (Kitamat). Related to Heiltsuk [hei] and Kwakiutl [kwk].
hei Heiltsuk Wakashan, Northern Wakashan, Kwakiutlan Canada British Columbia province: Bella Bella and Kitasoo villages, Rivers Inlet area 66 (FPCC 2014). 50 semi-speakers; 6 remaining speakers of Oowekyala (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 2,530 (FPCC 2014) 7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Heiltsuk, Wuikinuxv Hailhzaqvla Bella Bella (Belbellah, Northern Heiltsuk), Oowekyala (Heiltsuk-Oweek’ala, Oowekeno, Oweek’ala, ’Uikala). Related to Haisla [has] and Kwakiutl [kwk].
kwk Kwakiutl Wakashan, Northern Wakashan, Kwakiutlan Canada British Columbia province: north Vancouver Island and adjacent mainland 170 in Canada (FPCC 2014). 500 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 7,310 (FPCC 2014). Total users in all countries: 350 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Campbell River, Cape Mudge, Da’naxda’xw, Dzawada’enuxw, Gwa’Sala-Nakwaxda’xw, Gwawaenuk Tribe, Klahoose, Kwakiutl, Kwiakah, Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis, Kwikwetlem, Mamalilikulla, Namgis, Qualicum, Quatsino, Tlatlasikwala, Tlowitsis Tribe Kwagiutl, Kwakwaka’wakw Kwak’wala Gwawaenuk. Related to Haisla [has] and Heiltsuk [hei].
dtd Ditidaht Wakashan, Southern Wakashan Canada British Columbia, Malachan Reserve, Nitinaht lake. Also previously used in Pacheedaht Territory in the vicinity of Port Renfrew, British Columbia 7 (FPCC 2014). 6 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 940 (FPCC 2014) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Ditidaht Diidiitidq, Diitiid’aatx, Nitinaht, Nitinat None known. Reportedly similar to Makah [myh] and Nuu-chah-nulth [nuk].
nuk Nuu-chah-nulth Wakashan, Southern Wakashan Canada British Columbia province: Vancouver Island, Pacific Ocean coast 130 (FPCC 2014). 200 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 7,680 (FPCC 2014) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of recognized indigenous peoples: Ahousaht, Ehattesaht, Hesquiaht, Hupacasath, Huu-ay-aht, Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k:tles7et’h’, Mowachaht/Muchalaht, Nuchatlaht, Pacheedaht, Tla-o-qui-aht, Toquaht, Tseshaht, Uchucklesaht, Ucluelet Aht, Nootka, Nootkans, Nutka, Nuučaan’ul, Quuquu’aca, T’aat’aaqsapa, West Coast Cheklesaht, Kyuquot, Ehattesaht, Nuchatlaht, Mowachaht, Muchalaht, Hesquiaht, Ahousaht, Tla-o-qui-aht, Ucluelet, Toquaht, Uchucklesaht, Tseshaht, Hupacasath, Huu-ay-aht. Reportedly similar to Ditidaht [dtd] and Makah [myh].
myh Makah Wakashan, Southern Wakashan United States Washington: Neah Bay on northern tip of Olympic Peninsula, opposite Vancouver Island No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker, Ruth Claplanhoo, died in 2002 (2002 M. Barber). Ethnic population: 2,220 (2000 census) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Makah Indian Tribe of the Makah Indian Reservation Kwe-Nee-Chee-Aht, Kweedishchaaht, qʷi·qʷi·diččaq
nol Nomlaki Wintuan United States California: Grindstone Rancheria, Paskenta, and Round Valley reservation 1 (Golla 2011) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Grindstone Indian Rancheria of Wintun-Wailaki Indians of California, Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians of California, Round Valley Indian Tribes-Round Valley Reservation Central Wintun, Wintu, Wintun None known. Reportedly similar to Patwin [pwi] and Wintu [wnw].
pwi Patwin Wintuan United States California: Cortina, Grindstone, and Rumsey 1 (Golla 2011) 8b (Nearly extinct). Language of registered tribe: Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community of the Colusa Rancheria, Cortina Indian Rancheria of Wintun Indians of California, Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians of California, Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Southern Wintun, Wintu None known. Reportedly similar to Nomlaki [nol] and Wintu [wnw].
wnw Wintu Wintuan United States California: Hayfork, Redding, Trinity Center, Weaverville in north Sacramento valley, north of Cottonwood creek, into mountains to Trinity river headwaters No known L1 speakers. The last known speaker, Flora Jones, died in 2003 (Golla 2011) 10 (Extinct). Language of registered tribe: Redding Rancheria Northern Wintun, Wintun None known. Reportedly similar to Nomlaki [nol] and Patwin [pwi].
noj Nonuya Witotoan Colombia Amazonas department: Puerto Santander municipality, Peña Roja 2 in Colombia (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 230 (Crevels 2012) 8b (Nearly extinct) Nononota
noj Nonuya Witotoan Peru Loreto region: Maynas province, Putumayo district No known L1 speakers in Peru. Last known speaker in Peru likely survived until 2010. Ethnic population: 90. Ethnic population covers both Colombia and Peru 9 (Dormant) Nononota
boa Bora Witotoan, Proto-Bora-Muinane Peru Loreto region: Ampiyacu, Putumayo, northeast Yaguasyacu rivers. 5 villages 750 in Peru (2007 census). Ethnic population: 750 (2007 census). Total users in all countries: 1,350 7 (Shifting) Bora-Miranya, Meamuyna, Miamuna’a, Miranas, Miranya, Miraña, Mïamuna Booraa, Miamunaa None known. Distinct from Bora Muinane [bmr] but related.
boa Bora Witotoan, Proto-Bora-Muinane Colombia Amazonas department: Bora, Providencia on Igaraparana (tributary of the Putumayo); Miraña: lower Caquetá river, near Cahuinari river mouth 600 in Colombia (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 1,420 (Crevels 2012). 700 Bora and 720 Miraña in 2001 (Crevels 2012) 7 (Shifting) Boro, Meamuyna, Miranya, Miraña, Mirañã, Miriña
boa Miranha Witotoan, Proto-Bora-Muinane Brazil Amazonas state: Solimões, between Tefé and Caiçara river areas; along Brazilian Rio Iça No known L1 speakers in Brazil. Ethnic population: 840 (Crevels 2012) 9 (Dormant) Bora, Boro, Meamuyna, Miamunaa, Miraña, Mirãnha, Mirãnia
bmr Muinane Witotoan, Proto-Bora-Muinane Colombia Amazonas department: Puerto Santander municipality, south of Caquetá river; Caqueta department: between Caqueta and Yari rivers 150 (2007 F. Cuéllar). Ethnic population: 550 (Crevels 2012) 7 (Shifting) Bora-Muinane, Muename, Muinana, Muinani
oca Ocaina Witotoan, Proto-Huitoto-Ocaina Colombia Amazonas department: upper Igará-Paraná and tributaries 140 in Colombia (Arango Ochoa and Sánchez Gutierrez 1998). Ethnic population: 140 (Crevels 2012) 8a (Moribund) Okaina Dukaiya, Ibo’tsa.
oca Ocaina Witotoan, Proto-Huitoto-Ocaina Peru Loreto region: Ampuyacu, Putumayo, and Yaguasyacu rivers 50 in Peru (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 100 (2007 census). Total users in all countries: 190 7 (Shifting) Okaina Dukaiya (Dyo’xaiya), Ibo’tsa.
hux Witoto, Muinani Witotoan, Proto-Huitoto-Ocaina, Early Huitoto Peru Loreto region 50 in Peru (2017 K. Wojtylak). 1,130 Huitoto in Peru (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 110 (Griffiths et al 2001) 7 (Shifting) Muinane Huitoto, Nipode Witoto, Nüpode Huitoto
hux Witoto, Nipode Witotoan, Proto-Huitoto-Ocaina, Early Huitoto Colombia Amazonas and Caquetá departments 200 in Colombia (2017 K. Wojtylak). Ethnic population: 480 (Griffiths et al 2001). Total users in all countries: 250 7 (Shifting)
hto Witoto, Minika Witotoan, Proto-Huitoto-Ocaina, Early Huitoto, Proto-Minica-Murai Colombia Amazonas and Caquetá departments: Isla de los Monos in Caquetá river basin; Putumayo department: Leguizamo minicipality; Caguan river area near Sanvicente del Caguan unconfirmed 1,500 (2008 K. Wojtylak). Ethnic population: 2,400 (2008 K. Wojtylak) 7 (Shifting) Meneca, Minica, Minica Huitoto
huu Witoto, Murui Witotoan, Proto-Huitoto-Ocaina, Early Huitoto, Proto-Minica-Murai Colombia Amazonas, Caquetá, and Putumayo departments: between Putumayo and Caquetá rivers, north of Porto Arturo 600 in Colombia (2008). Ethnic population: 1,700 (2008). Total users in all countries: 1,000 6b* (Threatened) Bue, Murui Huitoto, Witoto Murui Mika.
huu Witoto, Murui Witotoan, Proto-Huitoto-Ocaina, Early Huitoto, Proto-Minica-Murai Peru Loreto region: Ampiyacu, Napo, and Putumayo rivers; between Iquitos, Peru and Leticia, Colombia 400 in Peru (2008), decreasing. 1,130 Huitoto in Peru (Crevels 2007). Very few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,100 (2008) 7 (Shifting) Bue, Murui, Murui Huitoto, Witoto Mica (Mika).
yad Yagua Yaguan Peru Loreto region: Iquitos to Brazil border; northeast Amazon river area 5,000 in Peru (2016 T. Payne). No monolinguals (2016). Ethnic population: 5,680 (2007 census). Total users in all countries: 5,300 6b* (Threatened) Llagua, Nijyamii, Nijyamïï Nikyejaada, Yahua, Yava, Yegua Nijya̱mi̱ Niquejada 2 dialects.
yme Yameo Yaguan Peru Loreto region: Amazon and Marañon rivers from mouth of Tigre river to Nanay river No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died by the 1960s (Peña 2009) 10 (Extinct) Camuchivo, Lllameo, Masamae, Masamae Yameo, Mazan, Parara, Yaméo
shb Ninam Yanomaman Brazil Roraima state: Mucajaí, Paragua, Roraima, and upper Uraricaá rivers 470 in Brazil (Crevels 2012). About evenly divided between northern and southern dialects. 15,700 for all Yanomam groups in Brazil (2006 FUNASA). Most are monolingual. Ethnic population: 470 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 1,030 6a (Vigorous) Shiriana, Xirianá, Xirixana, Yanam Southern Ninam (Mukajai, Shirishana), Northern Ninam (Shiriana, Uraricaa-Paragua).
shb Ninam Yanomaman Venezuela Bolívar state: Karun and Paragua rivers 560 in Venezuela (2010 L. Campbell) 6b* (Threatened). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) Shiriana, Yanam Northern Ninam, Southern Ninam.
xsu Sanumá Yanomaman Venezuela Amazonas and Bolívar states: Caura, Erebato, and Ventuari rivers; Upper Auaris west to upper Padamo river area 3,040 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 3,040 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 3,500 5* (Developing). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) Caura, Chirichano, Guaika, Samatali, Samatari, Sanema, Sanɨma, Sanima, Sanma, Sanïma, Tsanɨma, Tsanuma, Xamatari Sanöma Yanoma (Kohoroxitari), Cobari (Cobariwa, Kobali).
xsu Sánuma Yanomaman Brazil Roraima state: Auaris river 460 in Brazil (Moore 2006). All Yanomam groups in Brazil: 11,700 (2000 ISA). Ethnic population: 460 (Crevels 2012) 7 (Shifting) Sanema, Sanïma, Sanöma, Sánïma, Tsanuma Caura, Ervato-Ventuari, Auaris, Yanoma (Samatali, Samatari).
wca Yanomámi Yanomaman Brazil Amazonas state: Toototobi post; Roraima state: Waicá post, Catrimani and Uraricuera rivers 6,000 (Moore 2006). 11,700 for all Yanomam groups in Brazil (2000 ISA). Most are monolingual. Ethnic population: 6,000 (Crevels 2012) 6a (Vigorous) Central Waica, Parahuri, Surara, Waicá, Waiká, Xurima, Yanoam, Yanoama, Yanomam, Yanomama, Yanomamé, Yanomamï, Yanomamõ Yanamam (Patimitheri, Waika), Yanomam (Guadema, Naomam, Wadema, Warema), Yanomay (Toototobi), Nanomam (Karime), Jauari (Aica, Joari, Yoari), Xamatari, Kohoroxitari.
guu Yanomamö Yanomaman Brazil Amazonas and Roraima states: upper tributaries of Rio Negro, along Venezuela border 4,000 in Brazil (Moore 2006). 11,700 for all Yanomam groups in Brazil (2000 ISA). Most are monolingual. Ethnic population: 4,000 (Crevels 2012) 5* (Developing) Guaharibo, Guaica, Shaathari, Shamatri, Yanomae, Yanomam, Yanomami Eastern Yanomami (Parima), Western Yanomami (Padamo-Orinoco).
guu Yanomamö Yanomaman Venezuela Amazonas state: Orinoco-Mavaca area; Eastern dialect: Parima mountains, east of Batau river; Western dialect: Manaviche, Ocamo, and upper Orinoco rivers, Padamo river basin; south of Orinoco river, Cauaburi and Marania rivers’ headwaters; large villages in Siapa river area south 12,200 in Venezuela (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 12,200 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 16,200 5* (Developing). Recognized language (2008, Indigenous Languages Law, Article 4) Cobari Kobali, Cobariwa, Guaharibo, Guaica, Guajaribo, Ianomami, Shamatari, Yanoama, Yanoamae, Yanoamï, Yanomame, Yanomami, Yanomamï Yanomamɨ Eastern Yanomami (Parima), Western Yanomami (Padamo-Orinoco). Cobari dialect is easily intelligible of the others.
yro Yaroamë Yanomaman Brazil Roraima 430 (Ferreira 2011) 6a* (Vigorous) Jawari, Yawari None known. Most similar to Ninam [shb].
yok Yokuts Yokutsan United States California: San Joaquin river and valley; Sierra Nevada slopes 50 (Golla 2007). Wukchumne dialect: fewer than 10; Choinumne dialect: 6; Yowlumne dialect: 20–25 fluent and semispeakers; Chukchansi: a few semispeakers; Tachi dialect: a few speakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 2,500 (2000 A. Yamamoto) 8a (Moribund). Language of registered tribe: Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians of California, Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Santa Rosa Rancheria, Table Mountain Rancheria of California, Tejon Indian Tribe, Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation, Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians of the Tuolumne Rancheria of California Yaudanchi, Yaudanchi Yokuts, Yokutsan Tachi (Southern Valley Yokuts), Wukchumne (Wikchamni, Wukchumni), Choinumne (Choinimne, Choynumne, Chulamni, Kings River), Yowlumne (Yawelmani), Chukchansi (Chawchila, Dumna, Northern Valley Yokuts), Gashowu. Many subvarieties. Southern Foothill and Valley Yokuts dialects are extinct.
wao Wappo Yukian United States California: north of San Francisco Bay No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Laura Fish Somersal, died in 1990 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California
yuk Yuki Yukian, Core Yukian United States California: Round Valley Reservation north No known L1 speakers. The last speaker, Arthur Anderson, died around 1990 (Golla 2011). Ethnic population: 1,200 (2000 A. Yamamoto) 9 (Dormant). Language of registered tribe: Round Valley Indian Tribes-Round Valley Reservation
ayo Ayoreo Zamucoan Bolivia Santa Cruz department: Ángel Sandoval, Chiquitos, Germán Busch, and Ñuflo de Chávez provinces; Santa Cruz de la Sierra city, Zapocó, Poza Verde, Puesto Paz, Guidai Ichai, Santa Teresita, Tobité, Urucú, Motacú, Rincón del Tigre, Belen 1,400 in Bolivia (Crevels 2012) 6a (Vigorous) Ayoré, Moro, Morotoco, Pyeta, Yovai Tsiricua.
ayo Ayoreo Zamucoan Paraguay Alto Paraguay department: Arocojnadi, Cucaani, Guidaichai, and Isla Alta; Boquerón department: Campo Loro, Ebetogue, Jesudi, and Tunocojai 1,760 in Paraguay (Crevels 2012), increasing. 1,000 monolinguals (2012). Ethnic population: 2,100 (Crevels 2012). Total users in all countries: 3,160 5 (Developing). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) Ayoré, Coroino, Garaygosode, Guarañoca, Guidaigosode, Koroino, Moro, Poturero, Pyeta Yovai, Pyta Jovai, Samococio, Takrat, Totobiegosode, Yanaigua Morotoco Tsiracua (Sirákua, Tsirákua). Lexical similarity: 30% with Chamacoco [ceg].
ceg Chamacoco Zamucoan Paraguay Alto Paraguay department: (Tomárãho) Pitiantuta and Puerto María Elena, (Ybytoso) Inihta, Karchabalut, Misión Santa Teresita, Puerto Caballo, Puerto Diana, Puerto Esperanza 2,000 (Ciucci and Bertinetto 2015) 6a (Vigorous). Recognized language (2010, Languages Act, No. 4251, Article 2) Ishir, Ishiro, Jeywo Tomarãho (Chamacoco Bravo, Tomaraho, Tomaraxo, Tomárãho), Chamacoco Ebitoso (Chamacoco Manso, Ebitoso, Ybytoso, Yshyr Ybytoso). Lexical similarity: 30% with Ayoreo [ayo].
iqu Iquitu Zaparoan, Iquito-Cahuarano Peru Loreto region: Atalaya and San Antonia on Chambira, Nanay, and Pintoyacu rivers 35 (2002 SIL), decreasing. 1 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 520 (2007 census) 8a (Moribund) Amacacore, Hamacore, Ikito, Ikitu, Iquita, Iquito, Puca-Uma, Quiturran Akenóiri Pintuyacu. Cahuarano [cah] may be a dialect.
cah Cahuarano Zaparoan, Iquito-Cahuarano Peru Loreto region: Maynas province, Nanay river headwaters No known L1 speakers (2012 SIL). Last speaker died in the late 1980s or early 1990s 10 (Extinct)
zro Záparo Zaparoan, Záparo Ecuador Pastaza province: Peru border, between Curaray and Bobonaza rivers 3 (2011 P. McLaren). 5 semi-speakers, all in their 80s (2011 P. McLaren). Ethnic population: 350 (Crevels 2012) 8b (Nearly extinct) Kayapi, Kayapwe, Sápara, Sáparo-Konambo, Zaparo, Zápara
anb Andoa Zaparoan, Záparo, Arabela-Andoa Peru Loreto region: Andoas town on Pastaza river No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker died in 2012 10 (Extinct) Andoa-Shimigae, Gae, Gaye, Semigae, Shimigae Simikai None known. Distinct from Záparo [zro] (Kayapwe) of Ecuador.
arl Arabela Zaparoan, Záparo, Arabela-Andoa Peru Loreto region: Arabela river, tributary of the Napo. 2 villages 50 (2002 SIL). Ethnic population: 400 (2007 census) 8a (Moribund) Chiripuno, Chiripunu, Tapueyocuaca Tapueyocaca

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