Enables DNA binding activity and DNA-binding transcription factor activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including animal organ development; limb morphogenesis; and regionalization. Located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including embryo mesenchyme; genitourinary system; gut; integumental system; and limb. Orthologous to human HOXD9 (homeobox D9). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]