Itik

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639: itx
Alternate Names: Betef, Borto, Ittik, Ittik-Tor
Population: 80 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 200.
Location:: Papua province: Sarmi regency, north coast on upper Biri river.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Tor-Kwerba, Orya-Tor, Tor
Dialects: Ittik, Ittik-Tor.
Language Use: Potentially endangered (2000 S. Wurm). Under pressure from Indonesian [ind] (Wurm 2007). Some young people, all adults.
Other Comments: Survey data from 2005 indicates this language may no longer exist or speakers moved to another location. Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Papua province: Sarmi regency, north coast on upper Biri river.