See text Phantasmarana is a genus of frogs in the family Hylodidae.

[1][2] The genus is endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil.

They are difficult to collect because they are easily disturbed and plunge into the torrential waters.

This might be associated with their predatory habits: at least two species are known prey on small vertebrates as well as invertebrates.

[3] The genus name, Phantasmarana (literally translating to "phantom frog"), refers to the extreme rarity of wild members of this genus, as well as the lack of an advertisement call from members of the genus, instead making enigmatic noises.