Target Shrimpgoby (Cryptocentrus strigilliceps)

Target Shrimpgoby, a reference photo — Photo: Nhobgood Nick Hobgood · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The target shrimpgoby (Cryptocentrus strigilliceps) is a species of goby native to the Indo-West-Pacific where it occurs near coasts on silty or sandy reefs at depths of from 3 to 15 metres (9.8 to 49.2 ft). This species is symbiotic with alpheid shrimps. It can reach a length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Target Shrimpgoby being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Cryptocentrus caeruleomaculatus
Cryptocentrus maudae

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Gobiiformes
Family: Gobiidae
Genus: Cryptocentrus
Species: Cryptocentrus strigilliceps

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