"arumberia" was first described in neoproterozoic red sandstones of the lower "arumbera" sandstone formation of the amadeus basin in northern territory, australia. it has since been found in argentina, newfoundland, england, wales, northeastern europe, the eastern sayan mountains in russia, central india, and rajasthan. in addition, "arumberia" has been reported from lower palaeozoic strata in brittany, france and from the upper ediacaran cerro negro formation in argentina.