Jean Gabriel Pretre Collection (#2)

Atlantic pomfret, Brama brama, deep-bodied mojarra, Gerres erythrourus, and three-striped whiptail
FLO4655275 Atlantic pomfret, Brama brama, deep-bodied mojarra, Gerres erythrourus, and three-striped whiptail, Pentapodus trivittatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Plee Sr

Eastern fence lizard, Sceloporus undulatus 1, European green lizard, Lacerta viridis 2, and sandfish or skink
FLO4655265 Eastern fence lizard, Sceloporus undulatus 1, European green lizard, Lacerta viridis 2, and sandfish or skink, Scincus scincus 3

Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel, Scomberomorus commerson, torpedo scad, Megalaspis cordyla, and Atlantic bluefin tuna
FLO4655195 Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel, Scomberomorus commerson, torpedo scad, Megalaspis cordyla, and Atlantic bluefin tuna, Thunnus thynnus (endangered)

Sargassum pipefish, Syngnathus typhle, little dragonfish, Eurypegasus draconis, and longtail seamouth
FLO4655159 Sargassum pipefish, Syngnathus typhle, little dragonfish, Eurypegasus draconis, and longtail seamouth, Pegasus volitans

White-spotted puffer, Arothron hispidus, evileye blaasop, Amblyrhynchotes honckenii, and oceanic puffer
FLO4655142 White-spotted puffer, Arothron hispidus, evileye blaasop, Amblyrhynchotes honckenii, and oceanic puffer, Lagocephalus lagocephalus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pee Sr

Scrawled cowfish, Acanthostracion quadricornis 1, 2, and longhorn cowfish
FLO4655130 Scrawled cowfish, Acanthostracion quadricornis 1, 2, and longhorn cowfish. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pee Sr

Queen triggerfish, Balistes vetula, wedge-tail triggerfish, Rhinecanthus rectangulus, and short-nosed tripodfish
FLO4655072 Queen triggerfish, Balistes vetula, wedge-tail triggerfish, Rhinecanthus rectangulus, and short-nosed tripodfish, Triacanthus biaculeatus

Common carp, Cyprinus carpio (vulnerable), bronze carp, Carassius carassius, and goldfish, Carassius auratus
FLO4654958 Common carp, Cyprinus carpio (vulnerable), bronze carp, Carassius carassius, and goldfish, Carassius auratus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Miss Coignet after an illustration by

Long-billed starthroat, Heliomaster longirostris (Ornismya superba). Juvenile
FLO4661216 Long-billed starthroat, Heliomaster longirostris (Ornismya superba). Juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Amethyst woodstar, Calliphlox amethystina (Ornismya amethistina). Young adult
FLO4660909 Amethyst woodstar, Calliphlox amethystina (Ornismya amethistina). Young adult. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Azure-crowned hummingbird, Amazilia cyanocephala (Ornismya cyanocephala), male juvenile
FLO4660878 Azure-crowned hummingbird, Amazilia cyanocephala (Ornismya cyanocephala), male juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene

Allen's hummingbird, Selasphorus sasin (Ornismya sasin). Almost adult plumage
FLO4660848 Allen's hummingbird, Selasphorus sasin (Ornismya sasin). Almost adult plumage. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Lucifer sheartail, Calothorax lucifer (Ornismya cyanopogon), juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an
FLO4660842 Lucifer sheartail, Calothorax lucifer (Ornismya cyanopogon), juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lesson's

Crimson topaz, Topaza pella (Trochilus pella). Adult male. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration
FLO4660569 Crimson topaz, Topaza pella (Trochilus pella). Adult male. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lesson's Natural

Gilded sapphire, Hylocharis chrysura (Ornismya chrysura). Adult male. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an
FLO4660806 Gilded sapphire, Hylocharis chrysura (Ornismya chrysura). Adult male. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lesson's

Green violetear, Hummingbird thalassinus (Ornismya anais). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration
FLO4660792 Green violetear, Hummingbird thalassinus (Ornismya anais). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lesson's Natural

Pale-tailed barbthroat, Threnetes leucurus (Trochilus leucurus). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an
FLO4660750 Pale-tailed barbthroat, Threnetes leucurus (Trochilus leucurus). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lesson's

Long-tailed hermit, Phaethornis superciliosus (Trochilus superciliosus). Female
FLO4660645 Long-tailed hermit, Phaethornis superciliosus (Trochilus superciliosus). Female. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Moorish idol, Zanclus cornutus, grey angelfish, Pomacanthus arcuatus, and rock beauty, Holacanthus tricolor
FLO4655345 Moorish idol, Zanclus cornutus, grey angelfish, Pomacanthus arcuatus, and rock beauty, Holacanthus tricolor. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pee Jr

Squirrelfish, Holocentrus adscensionis, comber, Serranus cabrilla, and redcoat, Sargocentron rubrum
FLO4655315 Squirrelfish, Holocentrus adscensionis, comber, Serranus cabrilla, and redcoat, Sargocentron rubrum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Damsel fish, Sparus chromis, ringtail pike cichlid, Crenicichla saxatilis, and redbreasted wrasse, Cheilinus fasciatus
FLO4655285 Damsel fish, Sparus chromis, ringtail pike cichlid, Crenicichla saxatilis, and redbreasted wrasse, Cheilinus fasciatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Plee Sr

Horse mackerel, Trachurus trachurus, leerfish, Lichia amia, and pompano, Trachinotus ovatus
FLO4655208 Horse mackerel, Trachurus trachurus, leerfish, Lichia amia, and pompano, Trachinotus ovatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Dequevauviller after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel

Bandtail puffer, Sphoeroides spengleri, Sargassum pipefish, Syngnathus typhle, and greater pipefish, Syngnathus acus
FLO4655158 Bandtail puffer, Sphoeroides spengleri, Sargassum pipefish, Syngnathus typhle, and greater pipefish, Syngnathus acus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Plee Jr

Rat fish, Chimaera monstrosa, elephantfish, Callorhinchus callorynchus, and American paddlefish
FLO4655118 Rat fish, Chimaera monstrosa, elephantfish, Callorhinchus callorynchus, and American paddlefish, Polyodon spathula (vulnerable)

Turbot, Scophthalmus maximus, European plaice, Pleuronectes platessa, and topknot, Zeugopterus punctatus
FLO4655366 Turbot, Scophthalmus maximus, European plaice, Pleuronectes platessa, and topknot, Zeugopterus punctatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Albert Massard after an illustration by

Perch, Perca fluviatilis, shi drum, Umbrina cirrosa, and seabass.Dicentrarchus labrax
FLO4655327 Perch, Perca fluviatilis, shi drum, Umbrina cirrosa, and seabass.Dicentrarchus labrax. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Miss Coignet after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Swallowtail seaperch, Anthias anthias, striped sweetlips, Plectorhinchus diagrammus, and whitecheek monocle bream
FLO4655305 Swallowtail seaperch, Anthias anthias, striped sweetlips, Plectorhinchus diagrammus, and whitecheek monocle bream, Scolopsis vosmeri. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Plee Jr

Permit fish, Trachinotus falcatus, common dolphinfish or mahi mahi, Coryphaena pelagica, and sand tilefish
FLO4655211 Permit fish, Trachinotus falcatus, common dolphinfish or mahi mahi, Coryphaena pelagica, and sand tilefish, Malacanthus plumieri

Triangular boxfish, Tetrosomus concatenatus 1, 2, and spotted boxfish, Ostracion meleagris 3
FLO4655127 Triangular boxfish, Tetrosomus concatenatus 1, 2, and spotted boxfish, Ostracion meleagris 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Baptiste Guyard after an illustration by

Six-gilled shark, Hexanchus griseus (near threatened), spiny dogfish, Squalus acanthias (vulnerable)
FLO4655103 Six-gilled shark, Hexanchus griseus (near threatened), spiny dogfish, Squalus acanthias (vulnerable), and angular roughshark, Oxynotus centrina (vulnerable)

European pond turtle 1, 2, Emys orbicularis (near threatened), and yellow tortoise 3, Chelonoidis denticulata
FLO4655043 European pond turtle 1, 2, Emys orbicularis (near threatened), and yellow tortoise 3, Chelonoidis denticulata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Baptiste Guyard after an

Lancehead, Bothrops atrox 1, Ceylon pit viper, Trimesurus trigonocephalus 2 and berg adder, Bitis atropos 3
FLO4655022 Lancehead, Bothrops atrox 1, Ceylon pit viper, Trimesurus trigonocephalus 2 and berg adder, Bitis atropos 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pee Jr

Narwhal or sea canary, Monodon monoceros (1, 2). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by David after an illustration by
FLO4654979 Narwhal or sea canary, Monodon monoceros (1, 2). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by David after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Bernard Germain de Lacepede's Natural

Swallow-tailed hummingbird, Eupetomena macroura (Ornismya hirundinacea). Mature adult
FLO4661060 Swallow-tailed hummingbird, Eupetomena macroura (Ornismya hirundinacea). Mature adult. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene

Canivet's emerald, Chlorostilbon canivetii (Ornismya canivetti). Almost adult
FLO4661047 Canivet's emerald, Chlorostilbon canivetii (Ornismya canivetti). Almost adult. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Berylline hummingbird, Amazilia beryllina (Ornismya arsinoe). Juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an
FLO4660998 Berylline hummingbird, Amazilia beryllina (Ornismya arsinoe). Juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lesson's

White-eared hummingbird, Basilinna leucotis, Ornismya arsennii, female. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an
FLO4660938 White-eared hummingbird, Basilinna leucotis, Ornismya arsennii, female. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lesson's

Fiery-tailed awlbill, Avocadettula recurvirostris (Ornismya avocetta), juvenile
FLO4660926 Fiery-tailed awlbill, Avocadettula recurvirostris (Ornismya avocetta), juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Azure-crowned hummingbird, Amazilia cyanocephala (Ornismya cyanocephala), male adult
FLO4660871 Azure-crowned hummingbird, Amazilia cyanocephala (Ornismya cyanocephala), male adult. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene

Allen's hummingbird, Selasphorus sasin (Ornismya sasin). Juvenile female
FLO4660832 Allen's hummingbird, Selasphorus sasin (Ornismya sasin). Juvenile female. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Rufous-breasted hermit, Glaucis hirsutus (Trochilus hirsutus). Adult male
FLO4660742 Rufous-breasted hermit, Glaucis hirsutus (Trochilus hirsutus). Adult male. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Anna's hummingbird, Calypte anna (Ornismya anna), juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an
FLO4660809 Anna's hummingbird, Calypte anna (Ornismya anna), juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lesson's Natural

Sparkling-tailed woodstar, Tilmatura dupontii (Ornismya dupontii). Adult male
FLO4660774 Sparkling-tailed woodstar, Tilmatura dupontii (Ornismya dupontii). Adult male. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Antillean mango, Anthracothorax dominicus aurulentus (Trochilus aurulentus). Female juvenile
FLO4660727 Antillean mango, Anthracothorax dominicus aurulentus (Trochilus aurulentus). Female juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene

Black-throated mango, Anthracothorax nigricollis (Trochilus mango). Adult
FLO4660694 Black-throated mango, Anthracothorax nigricollis (Trochilus mango). Adult. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Black-throated mango, Anthracothorax nigricollis (Trochilus mango). Juvenile
FLO4660693 Black-throated mango, Anthracothorax nigricollis (Trochilus mango). Juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Green-throated mango, Anthracothorax viridigula (Trochilus gramineus). Juvenile plumage
FLO4660691 Green-throated mango, Anthracothorax viridigula (Trochilus gramineus). Juvenile plumage. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene

Green mango hummingbird, Anthracothorax viridis (Trochilus viridis). Male
FLO4660668 Green mango hummingbird, Anthracothorax viridis (Trochilus viridis). Male. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

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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.