Which distinctive types of consonants occur in Abkhazo-Adyghian languages?

The Abkhazo-Adyghian languages are renowned for their complex consonant systems, which can include as many as 70 to 80 distinct sounds. While these languages feature a very limited number of vowels, they are characterized by several specific types of consonants:12

• Labialized consonants: Formed by rounding the lips.1
• Strong (tense) consonants: Often described as hard or tense.1
• Half-hushing consonants: A specific category of articulation found within this group.1
• Velarized consonants: Produced by the back of the tongue approaching the soft palate.1

These features contribute to the unique phonological structure of the Abkhazo-Adyghian languages, distinguishing them from many other language families.12