Alternate Names: Aeta Negrito, Ayta Hambali, Botolan Zambal
Dialects: Ayta Hambali (Hambali Botolan), Sambali Botolan. Among themselves, Ayta Hambali reportedly use some words that are similar to Ayta Mag-anchi ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 32,900 (2000 SIL), increasing.
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. Local administration, commerce, religion, letters. All ages. Also use Abellen Ayta [abp]. Used as L2 by Abellen Ayta [abp].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 100%. Literacy rate in L2: 100%. All can read and write. Radio programs. Dictionary. NT: 1982.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Philippines