This boarfish was solitary. The dive guide indicated they are more often are seen in pairs.
Ghost Diving clean up event
Seen while on a Scuba diving charter to Little Barrier Island with NZ Diving.
Video here:
https://youtu.be/S39zjpHys08?si=1xWemWcxxz0HK9Tx
About 15 wee Slender Roughy in front of the big lobster