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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.