Ikpeng

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A language of Brazil

Alternate Names
Chicao, Tonore, Tunuli, Txicão, Txikân, Txikão
User Population

340 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 340 (2006 FUNASA).

Location

Mato Grosso state: Xingú park.

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Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Dialects

None known. Reportedly similar to Pará Arara [aap].

Typology

12 consonants and 6 vowels.

Language Use

Moderate vitality. Some also use Portuguese [por], but with low proficiency.

Other Comments

First contact in 1964.