indris n large short-tailed lemur of Madagascar having thick silky fur in black and white and fawn n large short-tailed lemur of Madagascar having thick silky fur in black and white and fawn Usage(s) The cry is known as a spacing call, a warning to other indris to keep their distance, to prevent competition for food. The cry is known as a spacing call, a warning to other indris to keep their distance, to prevent competition for food. Synonym(s) indri Indri indri Indri brevicaudatus