Carabayo

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A language of Colombia

ISO 639-3
cby
Alternate Names
Yuri, “Amazonas Macusa” (pej.)
User Population

150. Ethnic population: 220 (Crevels 2012).

Location

Amazonas department: halfway between San Bernardo and Pure rivers. At least 3 long houses.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Unclassified
Language Use

Some young people, all adults.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Carabayo
Other Comments

‘Macusa’ or ‘Macú’, savage, is arbitrarily applied to uncontacted groups.