Matipuhy

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A language of Brazil

Alternate Names
Mariape-Nahuqua, Matipu
User Population

130 (Crevels 2012). 10 Matipuhy and 120 Nahukuá (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 230 (Crevels 2012). 100 Matipuhy and 130 Nahukuá (Crevels 2012).

Location

Mato Grosso state: Xingú Park south, 2 villages.

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Language Status

8a (Moribund).

Dialects

Matipuhy, Nahukuá (Nafukwá, Nahukwa, Nahuqua, Nakukwa).

Language Use

Shifted to Kuikúro-Kalapálo [kui]. A few also use Portuguese [por], isolated in government protected park.