Dialects: None known. Divergent lexically, morphologically, and phonologically from other Quechua. By its archaic features it occupies an important position relative to the reconstruction of Proto-Quechua. Lexical similarity: 94% with Huarí, Cajatambo ,, North Junín ,, and Carás Quechua. A member of macrolanguage Quechua ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 250 (Adelaar 1992). Ethnic population: 900.
Language Use: Mainly older adults.
Typology: SOV.
Nation of Origin: Peru