Alternate Names: Yauarana, Yawarana
Dialects: Curasicana (Orechicano), Wokiare (Guaiquiare, Guayqueri, Uaiquiare). Reportedly similar to Mapoyo , and Pémono ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 20 (1977 E. Migliazza). Ethnic population: 320 (Crevels 2007).
Language Use: The ethnic group has been partially assimilated by the Piaroa [pid] (Crevels 2007). Used as L2 by Piaroa [pid].
Typology: Ergative.
Nation of Origin: Venezuela
Other Comments: Distinct from Yabaana , of Brazil.