 The labeos appear fairly similar to the "freshwater sharks" of the genus "Epalzeorhynchos", which is also part of the Labeoninae (or Labeonini), but is not very closely related.Labeos are larger, and have a more spindle-shaped body, as they are mostly free-swimming rather than benthic like "Epalzeorhynchos".Their mouths look very different, too; they have a pronounced rostral cap, which covers the upper lip except when feeding.