Predicted to enable calcium ion binding activity; collagen binding activity; and extracellular matrix binding activity. Predicted to be involved in regulation of synapse organization and semicircular canal morphogenesis. Predicted to be located in basement membrane and extracellular region. Predicted to be active in extracellular space. Is expressed in musculoskeletal system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in cervix carcinoma; endometrial carcinoma; multiple myeloma; and osteogenesis imperfecta type 17. Orthologous to human SPARC (secreted protein acidic and cysteine rich).