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 3mto15mm (10feetto49feetm). This species is symbiotic with alpheid shrimps. It can reach a length of 10cm (00inches) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.