Predicted to enable RNA binding activity and helicase activity. Acts upstream of or within definitive hemopoiesis; digestive tract development; and vasculature development. Predicted to be part of spliceosomal complex. Is expressed in several structures, including eye; intestine; liver; pectoral fin; and pectoral fin bud. Orthologous to human DHX15 (DEAH-box helicase 15).