Alternate Names: Kayapwe, Sápara, Zápara
Genealogy:
Demographics: 5 (2007 UNESCO). About 20 elderly Záparo still have some variable degree of knowledge of the language (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 200 (2007 UNESCO).
Language Use: Shifting to Quichua. Language revival effort (Crevels 2007). Speakers all over 70 years old.
Language Development: Classes in 2 schools.
Typology: SOV.
Nation of Origin: Ecuador
Other Comments: Distinct from Andoa , (Shimagae) of Peru.