Alternate Names: Alaketesu, Anunsu, Nambikwara, Nambiquara
Dialects: Alaketesu, Alatesu, Anunsu, Galera, Hahaintesu, Halotesu, Khithaulhu, Manduka, Sarare, Saxwentesu, Serra Azul, Waikisu, Wakalitesu, Wasusu.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 720 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 720 (Moore 2006).
Language Use: Vigorous. Positive attitudes. Also use Portuguese [por].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 10%. Some bilingual education. Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 1992.
Typology: SOV, tonal.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Brazil
Other Comments: Manduca are semi-integrated. Population reduced from 10,000 to 600 in 1920s, 1930s, and 1950s by measles and other epidemics. Settlers from outside bring in agriculture, lumber, and mining which threaten the Nambikuára way of life. Manairisu is a subgroup. Traditional religion, Christian.