Rufiji–Ruvuma languages

The Rufiji–Ruvuma languages are a group of Bantu languages established by Gloria Waite (1979) and subsequent researchers: N10 (less Manda), P10 (Ngindo moved to N10), and P20.

Rufiji–Ruvuma
Geographic distribution	Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania
Linguistic classification	Niger–Congo? Atlantic–Congo Benue–Congo Southern Bantoid Bantu Rufiji–Ruvuma
Language codes
ISO 639-3	–
Glottolog	rufi1235

The languages, or clusters, along with their Guthrie identifications are:

• Ruvuma (P20):
  • Yao–Mwera
  • Makonde: Makonde–Machinga, Mabiha
• Mbinga
  • Ruhuhu (N10): Matengo, Mpoto
  • Matandu (P10): Matumbi, Ndengereko (Rufiji)
  • Lwegu: Ngindo (P10), Ndendeule, Ndwewe (N10)
• Songea (N10): Ngoni

The Guthrie languages not specifically classified are Nindi (N10, said to be close to Ndendeule) and Tonga of Malawi (N10).

The nurse moves Manda to Bena–Kinga, but Ehret keeps it here.