Is an ortholog of human AFG3L2 (AFG3 like matrix AAA peptidase subunit 2). Is predicted to have metalloendopeptidase activity. Is involved in several processes, including cellular protein-containing complex assembly\; defense response to Gram-negative bacterium\; and regulation of gene expression. Is expressed in the germ line. Human ortholog(s) of this gene are implicated in spastic ataxia 5 and spinocerebellar ataxia type 28.