West Papuan Highlands languages

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West Papuan Highlands
Irian Highlands
Geographic distribution	Highlands of Irian Jaya
Linguistic classification	Trans–New Guinea West Papuan Highlands
Subdivisions	Dani Paniai Lakes Amung–Dem
Language codes
Glottolog	None
Map: The Irian Highlands languages of New Guinea   The Irian Highlands families   Other Trans–New Guinea families   Other Papuan languages   Austronesian languages   Uninhabited

The West Papuan Highland languages, also known as the Irian Highland languages, are a branch of the Trans–New Guinea language family proposed by Larson & Larson (1972) and confirmed by Timothy Usher.^[1] William A. Foley considers their Trans–New Guinea identity to be established.

• Dani (Balim Valley) family
• Paniai Lakes (Wissel Lakes) family
• Amung–Dem
  • Uhunduni (Amung, Damal)
  • Dem