Alternate Names: Mahinaku, Mehinaco, Mehinako, Minaco
Dialects: Waurá-kumá. Somewhat intelligible of Waurá ,. There is a dialect of Mehinaku called Waurá-kumá which is influenced by Waurá ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 230 (2006 FUNASA). All Mehinaku still speak their mother tongue (Crevels 2007). Combined Waura , and Mehinaku speakers: 600 (2011). Ethnic population: 230 (2006 FUNASA).
Language Use: Vigorous. Low proficiency in Portuguese [por].
Nation of Origin: Brazil