Bombay duck belongs to the order:

Correct option is A

→ Bombay duck (Harpadon nehereus) is a lizardfish-like species placed in the order Aulopeformes.
→ Known for its soft, delicate flesh and commercial importance in India.
→ Distributed widely along the Arabian Sea coast.
Information Booster:
→ Aulopeformes includes lizardfishes, Bombay ducks, and deep-sea forms.
→ Characteristic features include elongated bodies and large mouths.
→ Highly valued in dried fish markets of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Additional Information (Other Options):
(b) Myctophiformes: Lantern fishes; bioluminescent.
(c) Bathyclupeiformes: Deep-sea species, not related.
(d) Clupeiformes: Includes sardines and herrings, not Bombay duck.