See text Nyctibatrachus is a genus of frogs endemic to the Western Ghats of southwestern India.

[1][2] Their scientific name also means "night frog", in reference to their habits and dark color.

The especially small species are among the smallest of all Indian frogs.

[4] They have a concealed tympanum, dorsum with longitudinal skin folds, femoral glands, and expanded finger and toes disks.

They occur near streams in hilly evergreen forests[6] and are nocturnal.