Ikpeng

A language of Brazil

ISO 639: txi
Alternate Names: Chicao, Tonore, Tunuli, Txicão, Txikân, Txikão
Population: 340 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 340 (2006 FUNASA).
Location:: Mato Grosso state: Xingú park.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous).
Classification: Cariban, South Amazonian, Arara
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.

Location: Mato Grosso state: Xingú park.