Predicted to enable metal ion binding activity. Predicted to be involved in cognition. Part of signal recognition particle receptor complex. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; eye; integumental system; nervous system; and reproductive system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in retinitis pigmentosa 9. Orthologous to human RP9 (RP9 pre-mRNA splicing factor). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]