Huambisa

HUB

developing

Alternate Names: Huambiza, Wambisa, Wampis

Dialects: None known. Reportedly similar to Aguaruna , and Achuar-Shiwiar ,.

Genealogy:

Jivaroan
Jívaro

Demographics: 9,330 (2000).

Language Use: Most children acquire the language (Crevels 2007). All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Spanish [spa].

Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 50%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%. Dictionary. NT: 1975–2010.

Typology: SOV.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Peru

Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.