Peacock squid This peacock squid, Taonius sp., has large eyeballs bulging from its head and photophores, or light organs, under its eyes. These squid are found in the deep midwater below 300 meters (almost 1,000 feet), often hanging motionless with their arms above their body. Desktop Small- 1024 x 768Standard- 1280 x 1024Widescreen- 1440 x 900HD widescreen- 1920 x 1080 Phone iPhoneAndroid Social Facebook cover NOTE: These images are for personal use only. Please contact MBARI to request permission for other uses.