Enables NAD+ binding activity; aldehyde dehydrogenase (NAD+) activity; and thyroid hormone binding activity. Involved in Harderian gland development; embryonic camera-type eye development; and nose development. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including nucleus accumbens development; righting reflex; and sensory organ development. Located in cytoplasm. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; limb; nervous system; and sensory organ. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in isolated microphthalmia 8. Orthologous to human ALDH1A3 (aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family member A3). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]