Baniva

A language of Venezuela

ISO 639: bvv
Alternate Names: Abane, Avani, Ayane, Banibo, Baniva Yavitero
Population: No known L1 speakers. Probably extinct by late 20th century.
Location:: Amazonas state: Atabapo and Casiquiare regions; Colombia border area.
Language Status: 10 (Extinct).
Classification: Maipurean, Northern, Upper Amazon, Central Upper Amazon, Yavitero
Dialects: Baniva, Quirruba.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Baniva
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Distinct from Baniwa [bwi] in Río Negro region.

Location: Amazonas state: Atabapo and Casiquiare regions; Colombia border area.