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Namla–Tofanma languages

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Namla–Tofanma
Geographic
distribution
Papua: Keerom Regency, Senggi District
Linguistic classificationPauwasi
Subdivisions
Language codes
Glottolognaml1239

The Namla–Tofanma languages are a small family of languages of New Guinea, consisting of Namla and Tofanma.[1] Usher (2020) classifies them as a branch of the West Pauwasi languages.[2] Foley (2018) classifies them as an independent language family.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Harald Hammarström (2010) The Status of the Least Documented Language Families in the World. Language Documentation & Conservation 4.
  2. ^ New Guinea World
  3. ^ Foley, William A. (2018). "The languages of Northwest New Guinea". In Palmer, Bill (ed.). The Languages and Linguistics of the New Guinea Area: A Comprehensive Guide. The World of Linguistics. Vol. 4. Berlin: De Gruyter Mouton. pp. 433–568. ISBN 978-3-11-028642-7.