Although field research was limited to a total of slightly more than four 
months during the two years, many of the important areas were visited, information was 
obtained on most of the fishes, game birds, and mammals, and many specimens, especially 
of fishes, were obtained. A list of localities where observations were made is included 
later in this report. 
A detailed analysis of these studies is given by species in the subsequent 
pages. 
The present report summarizes much of the information obtained in the survey, 
especially that on wildlife. ‘The detailed report listing all of the Kinds of fishes and 
their distribution in the Republic probably will not be completed for several years 
because of the great amount of work required to identify the many thousands of specimens. 
The firet section, prepared by Dr. Saunders, is primarily a catalog of the many 
kinds of game birds and shorebirds of the Republic, together with general comments on 
hunting, game laws, the geographical regions and their game birds. It is based largely 
on field studies made by Dr, Saunders, assisted by Mr. Handley and Sr, Barneond, and on 
information obtained by them from Guatemalan hunters. 
Undoubtedly the section of the present report of the most immediate interest to 
Guatemala ie that prepared by Mr. Holloway describing the stream and Jake survey, together 
with its findings and recommendations. The field investigations were conducted by Mr. 
Holloway with the assistance of Dr. Miller, Sr. Midence, and Sr. Mendizabal. As he has 
stated, if the Republic requiresfurther technical information regarding the work done on 
fish cultural methods and equipment which may be used in the future, the United States 
Government, through the Fish and Wildlife Service, will be very glad to lend ite assistance. 
The third section describes the mammals of the Republic; includes a systematic 
list of these animals, and a key for their identification. It was written by Mr. Handley 
on the basis of work done by him with the assistance of Sr. Camacho Bory and Sr. Chacén. 
The Mission received much valuable assistance from many Guatemalans and other 
residents of the Republic. It is especially indebted to those officials who made possible 
the field surveys: American Ambassador Bdwin J. Kyle; Sr. Reberto Guirola, former Minister 
of Agriculture: Mr. Graham S, Quate, American Agricultural Attaché; and Sr. Gabriel 
Asturias M., former chief, Direccién General de Ganaderif. 
In 1947, the continuation of the Mission was made possible by the interest and 
cooperation of Minister of Agriculture Francisco Valdes Calderdn, assisted by the then 
chief of the Direccién General de Ganaderif, Sr. Lisandro Castillo; and American Ambaesador 
Edwin J. Kyle. 
The following individuals and organizations also gave auch appreciated assistance 
to the Mission? 
Comisién de Caga y Pesca, especially Senores Carlos Echeverrif, Roberto Fischer, 
and Antonio Iglesias h., also Ricardo Samperio, RB. G. Molina, C. de la Hos, and Guillermo 
Armas. 
Companié Agrfcola de Guatemala, especially Mr. William L. Taillon, manager, and 
Messra. A. L. Bump, L. 8S. Greenberg, Don Harris, D. Y. Jones and other personnel at 
Tiquisate, and Mr. George Austin at Puerto Barrios. 
Governors of the Departments and officials of the Guatemalan Army. 
Instituto de Agropecuario Nacional, especially Mr. Howard Love and Dr. Willian 
Cowgill, as well as other members of the staff. 
Ministerio de Agricultura: in addition to those officials already mentioned, the 
following personnel assisted in many ways: Senores Julio Bianchi, Julio Arriola G., and 
Augusto Barrios. 
