Alternate Names: Pira-Tapuya, Uaiana, Uaicana, Uaikena, Uainana, Waikhara, Waikino, Waina
Dialects: None known. Reportedly similar to Guanano , but ethnically distinct. The two groups do not intermarry. 75% intelligibility of Guanano (1992 N. Waltz).
Genealogy:
Demographics: 1,430 in Brazil (2005 FOIRN). Population total all countries: 1,880.
Language Use: Strong use in home. Also use Tucano [tuo].
Language Development: A non-governmental organization s working in literacy. NT: 1991–2011.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Brazil