Predicted to enable DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific; E-box binding activity; and chromatin binding activity. Involved in generation of neurons; hindbrain morphogenesis; and peripheral nervous system development. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including negative regulation of neurogenesis; nervous system development; and olfactory placode development. Predicted to be active in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including ectoderm; nervous system; neural keel; neural rod; and neural tube. Orthologous to human NEUROG1 (neurogenin 1).