Alternate Names: “Mataco Vejoz” (pej.), Vejos, Vejoz
Dialects: Bermejo Vejoz. Not intelligible of other Chaco languages.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 25,000 (1991 UBS). Ethnic population: 40,000 (2004 INDEC). 40,000 Wichí Güisnay, Wichí Vejoz and Wichí Nocten (2004 INDEC).
Language Use: All ages. Also use Spanish [spa].
Language Development: Dictionary. Bible: 2002.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Argentina
Other Comments: Language family also called Mataco-Mataguayo. Traditional religion.