Alternate Names: Ashlushlay, Axluslay, “Chulupe” (pej.), “Chulupí” (pej.), “Chulupie” (pej.), “Churupí” (pej.), Nivaklé
Dialects: Forest Nivaclé, River Nivaclé. Mataguayo languages are less similar than Mascoy languages in Paraguay (Fasold 1984).
Genealogy:
Demographics: 13,700 in Paraguay (2007 R. Perik). Population total all countries: 13,920.
Language Use: Vigorous. Home. All ages. Used as L2 by Enlhet [enl].
Language Development: Taught in primary schools. Radio programs. Dictionary. Bible: 1995.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Paraguay