Arabela

ARL

moribund

Alternate Names: Chiripuno, Chiripunu

Genealogy:

Zaparoan
Záparo
Arabela-Andoa

Demographics: 50 (2002 SIL). Ethnic population: 500 (2002 SIL).

Language Use: Some ethnic group members understand but do not speak it. Seriously endangered. Also use Quechua or Spanish [spa].

Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 10%–30%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%–75%. Dictionary. NT: 1986–2008.

Typology: SOV.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Peru

Other Comments: Pananuyuri is a division of the Arabela.