Alternate Names: Piru
Dialects: Batu Merah, Kelang, Luhu. Lexical similarity: 72% with Luhu dialect, 71%–73% with Asilulu ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 6,500 (Collins 1983).
Language Use: Vigorous. Batu Merah dialect spoken on Ambon Island has few remaining speakers. Also use Ambonese Malay [abs].
Nation of Origin: Indonesia
Other Comments: Muslim, Christian.