Alternate Names: Acahuayo, Acewaio, Akawai, Ingariko
Dialects: Reportedly similar to Macushi ,; marginally intelligible with Arecuna dialect of Pemon ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 4,500 in Guyana (2002 SIL). Population total all countries: 5,350. Ethnic population: 5,000 (Crevels 2007).
Language Development: NT: 2010.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Guyana
Other Comments: Important differences in vocabulary from Patamona ,. Traditional religion, Christian.