Frijolillo
(local/other name)

(most common name):
• Criollo del desierto de Baja California (local/other name):
• Chinampo
• Criollo de Baja California

The Frijolillo is a subtype of Mexican Criollo related to the Texas Longhorn.

The Frijolillo is located on the eastern side of the Gulf of California in the state of Sonora in Mexico.

The name is derived from the Spanish word for beans (frijoles) because the Frijolillo is often speckled and shows a wide range of colors.

This page was last updated on: 2024-07-10

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