Alternate Names: Alkali, Bayso
Genealogy:
Demographics: 5,480 (2007 census).
Language Use: Have resisted extinction for at least 1,000 years (Brenzinger, Heine, and Sommer 1991). Most domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Dawro [dwr], Gamo [gmv], Gofa [gof], Wolaytta [wal]. Youth have greater proficiency in second languages than other age groups.
Typology: SOV.
Writing System: Unwritten
Nation of Origin: Ethiopia
Other Comments: Are the minority in all their locations.