Nyiyaparli
[aka Njiabali, Njijabali, Iabali]Classification: Pama-Nyungan
·severely endangered
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Severely endangered
20 percent certain, based on the evidence available
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~50
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"Oates (1975) [reports] 50 speakers at Marble Bar and Roy Hill. Brandenstein (1972c) [reports] 6 speakers at Marble Bar, Port Hedland and Roy Hill. Geytenbeek (1988 p.c.) says Brian and Helen Geytenbeek's survey of 1972-73 found 60 Nyiyaparli speakers."
- PLACES
- Australia
- ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
"Originally [spoken] from near Lake Disappointment, since having moved westwards to Weedi Wolli Creek at about Mulga Downs Station (Brandenstein 1991 p.c.)."