It is endemic to eastern Brazil and currently known only from southern Bahia,[3] although it is likely that its range extends into nearby areas in northeastern Minas Gerais and northern Espírito Santo with similar vegetation.

[2] Physalaemus erikae have been encountered in temporary ponds in cow pastures at the borders of Atlantic Rain Forest remnants, natural openings inside the forest, and cacao plantations.

Males call from pond edges or floating in shallow water.

Females have been spotted near ponds or dwelling on forest floor litter.

[1] It has been recorded in the Serra Bonita Private Reserve of Natural Heritage.