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Diploprion bifasciatum Kuhl & van Hasslet

yellow emperor, barred soapfish

Pictured left is an adult Yellow Emperor, Diploprion bifasciatum. Below is a small juvenile with slightly different colouring. They feed mainly on other fishes. This species is also known as a Barred Soapfish. It secretes a toxin from its skin when stressed.