Dialects: Kusuri, Teluk Lili. Possibly several dialects separated by large distances. Inadequate intelligibility with Tobelo , variety.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 2,590 (2000).
Language Use: Positive attitudes. Also use Indonesian [ind].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Literacy rate in L2: 5%–15%.
Nation of Origin: Indonesia
Other Comments: Forest people who have contact with village people when selling copra and purchasing supplies. Traditional religion, Christian.