Threatened species of Crocidura osorio

Rapid urbanisation, together with changes caused by increasing desiccation on the island of Gran Canaria may threaten the species.

The only known record of Crocidura osorio is from the northern cloud zone of Gran Canaria, Canary islands, Spain.

Little is known about this species. Recently described and is one of three endemic species to the island.

Crocidura osorio is considered as "Vulnerable" by the IUCN.