Alternate Names: Candoshi, Candoxi, Kandoshi, Murato
Dialects: Chapara (Shapra), Kandoashi. May be distantly related to Arawakan; probably not Jivaroan.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 1,120 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 3,000 (Crevels 2007).
Language Use: Language maintenance program and bilingual education program (Crevels 2007). All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Spanish [spa].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 10%–30%. Literacy rate in L2: 15%–25%. Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 1979–2010.
Typology: SOV.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Peru