Alternate Names: Eremagok, Ingariko, Kapon
Dialects: Reportedly similar to Macushi , but not inherently intelligible. Marginally intelligible of the Arecuna dialect of Pemon ,. Reportedly most similar to Akawaio ,, but vocabulary differences and language attitudes separate them.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 4,700 in Guyana (Forte 1990). Ethnic population: 5,000 (2000 J. Forte).
Language Development: People in Paramakatoi village are literate in English and Patamona. Some in other villages only literate in English. NT: 1974–2011.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Guyana
Other Comments: The Akawaio , are less acculturated than Patamona. Ingariko is the Macushi term for bush people.