Jean Gabriel Pretre Collection

Wed's or Neuwied's hummingbird, Trochilus cyanogenys or Ornismya wiedii
FLO4660958 Wed's or Neuwied's hummingbird, Trochilus cyanogenys or Ornismya wiedii. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Amethyst woodstar, Calliphlox amethystina (Ornismya amethistina). Juvenile
FLO4660940 Amethyst woodstar, Calliphlox amethystina (Ornismya amethistina). Juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Berylline hummingbird, Amazilia beryllina (Ornismya arsinoe). Adult male. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after
FLO4660934 Berylline hummingbird, Amazilia beryllina (Ornismya arsinoe). Adult male. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Black-bellied thorntail, Discosura langsdorffi (Ornismya langsdorfii). Immature
FLO4660866 Black-bellied thorntail, Discosura langsdorffi (Ornismya langsdorfii). Immature. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Dark hummingbird, Aphantochroa cirrochloris (Ornismya simplex, Trochilus cirrochloris), albino variety
FLO4660811 Dark hummingbird, Aphantochroa cirrochloris (Ornismya simplex, Trochilus cirrochloris), albino variety. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Antillean mango, Anthracothorax dominicus aurulentus (Trochilus aurulentus). Juvenile male
FLO4660724 Antillean mango, Anthracothorax dominicus aurulentus (Trochilus aurulentus). Juvenile male. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene

Purple-throated carib, Eulampis jugularis (Trochilus auratus). Male. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an
FLO4660652 Purple-throated carib, Eulampis jugularis (Trochilus auratus). Male. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lesson's

Dusky-throated hermit, Phaethornis squalidus (Trochilus squalidus). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an
FLO4660636 Dusky-throated hermit, Phaethornis squalidus (Trochilus squalidus). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lesson's

Nassau grouper, Epinephelus striatus (endangered), redtail parrotfish, Sparisoma chrysopterum, and the Rhone apron
FLO4655297 Nassau grouper, Epinephelus striatus (endangered), redtail parrotfish, Sparisoma chrysopterum, and the Rhone apron, Zingel asper (critically endangered)

Black goby, Gobius niger 1, 3, and naked goby, Gobiosoma bosc 2.Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pee Sr
FLO4655197 Black goby, Gobius niger 1, 3, and naked goby, Gobiosoma bosc 2.Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pee Sr. after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Bernard Germain de

Leafscale gulper shark, Centrophorus squamosus (vulnerable), sawfish, Pristiophorus cirratus (endangered)
FLO4655122 Leafscale gulper shark, Centrophorus squamosus (vulnerable), sawfish, Pristiophorus cirratus (endangered), and angel shark, Squatina squatina (critically endangered)

Short-beaked common dolphin, Delphinus delphis, beluga whale, Delphinapterus leucas, and killer whale, Orcinus orca
FLO4655010 Short-beaked common dolphin, Delphinus delphis, beluga whale, Delphinapterus leucas, and killer whale, Orcinus orca

North Atlantic right whale, Eubalaena glacialis (endangered) and blue whale or fin whale
FLO4654974 North Atlantic right whale, Eubalaena glacialis (endangered) and blue whale or fin whale. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by David after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Fire salamander, Salamandra salamandra, smooth newt, Triturus vulgaris, and spectacled salamander
FLO4654937 Fire salamander, Salamandra salamandra, smooth newt, Triturus vulgaris, and spectacled salamander, Salamandrina terdigitata

Bluespine unicornfish, Naso unicornis, bulbnose unicornfish, Naso tonganus, and giant gourami, Osphronemus goramy
FLO4655213 Bluespine unicornfish, Naso unicornis, bulbnose unicornfish, Naso tonganus, and giant gourami, Osphronemus goramy. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pee Sr

Spotted burrfish, Chilomycterus reticulatus 1, 2, and long-spine porcupinefish
FLO4655153 Spotted burrfish, Chilomycterus reticulatus 1, 2, and long-spine porcupinefish. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pee Jr

Carpet shark or wobbegong, Orectolobus maculatus, tiger shark, Galeocerdo cuvier, and striped catshark
FLO4655039 Carpet shark or wobbegong, Orectolobus maculatus, tiger shark, Galeocerdo cuvier, and striped catshark, Poroderma africanum

Herring, Clupea harengus, sprat, Sprattus sprattus, and shad, Alosa alosa
FLO4654893 Herring, Clupea harengus, sprat, Sprattus sprattus, and shad, Alosa alosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pee Jr

Mauritius triggerfish, Rhinecanthus cinereus, unicorn leatherjacket, Aluterus monoceros, and planehead filefish
FLO4655117 Mauritius triggerfish, Rhinecanthus cinereus, unicorn leatherjacket, Aluterus monoceros, and planehead filefish, Stephanolepis hispidus

Nursehound shark, Scyliorhinus stellaris (near threatened), tope shark, Galeorhinus galeus (vulnerable)
FLO4655065 Nursehound shark, Scyliorhinus stellaris (near threatened), tope shark, Galeorhinus galeus (vulnerable), and sweet william shark, Mustelus mustelus (vulnerable)

Common stingray, Dasyatis pastinaca, thornback ray, Raja clavata, and clubnose guitarfish, Glaucostegus thouin
FLO4655061 Common stingray, Dasyatis pastinaca, thornback ray, Raja clavata, and clubnose guitarfish, Glaucostegus thouin

Indian cobra, Naja naja 1, Peruvian cobra 2, Naja tripudians, and Brazilian cobra 3, Naja brasiliensis
FLO4655008 Indian cobra, Naja naja 1, Peruvian cobra 2, Naja tripudians, and Brazilian cobra 3, Naja brasiliensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar 1, silver salmon, Salmo schiefermuelleri (extinct) 2, and sea trout, Salmo trutta 3
FLO4655377 Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar 1, silver salmon, Salmo schiefermuelleri (extinct) 2, and sea trout, Salmo trutta 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pee Sr

Copperband butterfly fish, Chelmon rostratus, round spadefish, Ephippus orbis, and green chromide, Etroplus suratensis
FLO4655339 Copperband butterfly fish, Chelmon rostratus, round spadefish, Ephippus orbis, and green chromide, Etroplus suratensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pee Jr

Stellate rabbitfish, Siganus stellatus, parrotfish, Sparisoma cretense, and palecheek parrotfish, Chlorurus japanensis
FLO4655261 Stellate rabbitfish, Siganus stellatus, parrotfish, Sparisoma cretense, and palecheek parrotfish, Chlorurus japanensis

Ballan wrasse, Labrus bergylta, cuckoo wrasse, Labrus mixtus, and Brazilian wrasse, Halichoeres brasiliensis
FLO4655253 Ballan wrasse, Labrus bergylta, cuckoo wrasse, Labrus mixtus, and Brazilian wrasse, Halichoeres brasiliensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by David after an illustration by

Green iguana, Iguana iguana 1, plumed basilisk, Basiliscus plumifrons 2, and common green forest lizard
FLO4655228 Green iguana, Iguana iguana 1, plumed basilisk, Basiliscus plumifrons 2, and common green forest lizard. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Massard after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel

Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus 1, gharial, Gavialis gangeticus 2 (critically endangered)
FLO4655192 Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus 1, gharial, Gavialis gangeticus 2 (critically endangered), and caiman or dragon lizard, Caiman yacare 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Al

Spot legged turtle, Rhinoclemmys punctularia 1, Indian flapshell turtle, Lyssemys punctata 2
FLO4655154 Spot legged turtle, Rhinoclemmys punctularia 1, Indian flapshell turtle, Lyssemys punctata 2, and North African helmeted turtle, Pelomedusa subrufa olivacea

Florida softshell turtle, Apalone ferox 1, spur-thighed tortoise, Testudo graeca 2 (vulnerable)
FLO4655113 Florida softshell turtle, Apalone ferox 1, spur-thighed tortoise, Testudo graeca 2 (vulnerable), and geometric tortoise, Psammobates geometricus 3 (endangered)

White shark, Carcharodon carcharias, nurse shark, Ginglymostoma cirratum, and blue shark, Prionace glauca
FLO4655023 White shark, Carcharodon carcharias, nurse shark, Ginglymostoma cirratum, and blue shark, Prionace glauca. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Albert Massard after an illustration by

White skate, Rostroraja alba (endangered) 1, 2, and devil ray, Mobula mobular 3
FLO4654980 White skate, Rostroraja alba (endangered) 1, 2, and devil ray, Mobula mobular 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by V. Plee Jr

Common European viper, Vipera berus berus 1, asp, Vipera aspis 2, and Indian saw-scaled viper, Echis carinatus 3
FLO4654970 Common European viper, Vipera berus berus 1, asp, Vipera aspis 2, and Indian saw-scaled viper, Echis carinatus 3

Chinese gizzard shad, Clupanodon thrissa, silver hatchetfish, Gasteropelecus levis, and moonfish, Mene maculata
FLO4654905 Chinese gizzard shad, Clupanodon thrissa, silver hatchetfish, Gasteropelecus levis, and moonfish, Mene maculata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pee Sr

Plovercrest or black-breasted plovercrest, Stephanoxis lalandi (Ornismya delalandii), juvenile
FLO4660882 Plovercrest or black-breasted plovercrest, Stephanoxis lalandi (Ornismya delalandii), juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Amazilia hummingbird (dumerilii), Amazilia amazilia dumerilii (Ornismya dumerilii). Adult male
FLO4661043 Amazilia hummingbird (dumerilii), Amazilia amazilia dumerilii (Ornismya dumerilii). Adult male. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Golden-tailed sapphire, Chrysuronia oenone (Ornismya oenone). Male adult. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after
FLO4660944 Golden-tailed sapphire, Chrysuronia oenone (Ornismya oenone). Male adult. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Broad-tailed hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus (Ornismya tricolor). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an
FLO4660860 Broad-tailed hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus (Ornismya tricolor). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lesson's

Blue-throated mountaingem, Lampornis clemenciae (Ornismya clemenciae), female
FLO4660826 Blue-throated mountaingem, Lampornis clemenciae (Ornismya clemenciae), female. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

White-bellied woodstar, Chaetocercus mulsant (Ornismya cyanopogon), juvenile
FLO4660824 White-bellied woodstar, Chaetocercus mulsant (Ornismya cyanopogon), juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Purple-crowned hummingbird, Amazilia violiceps, female. (Violet crown fly bird, Ornismya sephanioides)
FLO4660803 Purple-crowned hummingbird, Amazilia violiceps, female. (Violet crown fly bird, Ornismya sephanioides). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Green-breasted mango, Anthracothorax prevostii (Trochilus prevostii). Juvenile
FLO4660776 Green-breasted mango, Anthracothorax prevostii (Trochilus prevostii). Juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Lucifer sheartail, Calothorax lucifer (Hummingbird, Trochilus simplex). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an
FLO4660756 Lucifer sheartail, Calothorax lucifer (Hummingbird, Trochilus simplex). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lesson's

Antillean mango, Anthracothorax dominicus aurulentus (Trochilus aurulentus). Female
FLO4660713 Antillean mango, Anthracothorax dominicus aurulentus (Trochilus aurulentus). Female. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Green-throated mango, Anthracothorax viridigula (Trochilus mango, Trochilus nitidus). Juvenile
FLO4660705 Green-throated mango, Anthracothorax viridigula (Trochilus mango, Trochilus nitidus). Juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Green-throated mango, Anthracothorax viridigula (Trochilus gramineus). Adult male
FLO4660661 Green-throated mango, Anthracothorax viridigula (Trochilus gramineus). Adult male. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Sergeant major fish, Abudefduf saxatilis 1, 2, and pennant coralfish, Heniochus acuminatus 3
FLO4655334 Sergeant major fish, Abudefduf saxatilis 1, 2, and pennant coralfish, Heniochus acuminatus 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Miss Coignet after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel

Bluestriped snapper, Lutjanus notatus, saddleback clownfish, Amphiprion polymnus, and saddlegrunt, Pomadasys maculatus
FLO4655309 Bluestriped snapper, Lutjanus notatus, saddleback clownfish, Amphiprion polymnus, and saddlegrunt, Pomadasys maculatus

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Jean Gabriel Pretre was a remarkable naturalist and illustrator who delved into the depths of the ocean to uncover its hidden wonders. His keen eye captured the intricate beauty of creatures like Siphonophores, with their delicate tendrils floating gracefully in the water. He immortalized Diphyes dispar and Diphyes boryi, two mesmerizing species that seemed to dance through the currents. Venturing into lush jungles, Jean Gabriel Pretre encountered fascinating reptiles such as Jungle-runner Ameiva ameiva and Lucertola ameiva. But it was his encounter with the majestic golden tegu, Tupinambis teguixin, that truly left him in awe. Recognizing its importance for conservation efforts, he became an advocate for Salvaguardia d America. In vibrant coral reefs, Pretre marveled at the dazzling colors of marine life. The Sapphire damsel Pomacentrus pavo resembled a peacock underwater while the harlequin sweetlips Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides added a touch of whimsy to his illustrations. Pretre's exploration also led him to encounter intriguing fish like Red lionfish Pterois volitans and blue blanquillo Taenianotus latovittatus. Their unique features fascinated him as he meticulously depicted their graceful movements through water. But Jean Gabriel Pretre's passion extended beyond living creatures; he also studied fossils from ancient times. Ammonite species long extinct came alive under his skilled hand while lamp shells revealed secrets from bygone eras. The underwater world continued to captivate Pretre as he discovered more extraordinary fish species like Shi drum Umbrina cirrosa and cingle Zingel zingel. Their distinct characteristics were carefully documented alongside other fascinating fish such as Longtail croaker Lonchurus lanceolatus and meagre Argyrosomus regius.