Predicted to enable double-stranded DNA binding activity; histone binding activity; and nucleosomal DNA binding activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including chromosome condensation; negative regulation of macromolecule metabolic process; and spermatogenesis. Predicted to be located in male germ cell nucleus. Predicted to be part of nucleosome. Predicted to be active in nucleus. Orthologous to human H1-9P (H1.9 linker histone, pseudogene); INTERACTS WITH 2,2',4,4'-Tetrabromodiphenyl ether; bisphenol A; endosulfan.